Select any/all of the following that are TRUE statements about convergent plate boundaries. Convergent boundaries are where two plates move toward each other. New oceanic plate (oceanic lithosphere) is created at convergent boundaries. Convergent boundaries that have subduction occurring provide a "pull" force that contributes to plate motion. Oceanic plates can be destroyed at convergent boundaries due to subduction.

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Jillian

18 August, 19:42

Select any/all of the following that are TRUE statements about convergent plate boundaries. Convergent boundaries are where two plates move toward each other. New oceanic plate (oceanic lithosphere) is created at convergent boundaries. Convergent boundaries that have subduction occurring provide a "pull" force that contributes to plate motion. Oceanic plates can be destroyed at convergent boundaries due to subduction.

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Jon Blankenship · Answer 1

From the statements mentioned about Convergent Boudaries we can select the following as true.

- Convergent boundaries are where two plates move toward each other. By definition this statement is true.

- New oceanic plate (oceanic lithosphere) is created at convergent boundaries. True, a new oceanic plate can form from the action of convergent boundaries at midocean, lava and million of years do the remaining job.

- Convergent boundaries that have subduction occurring provide a "pull" force that contributes to plate motion. False, Subducting melt and ascend trough the rock creating a volcanic eruption cone and producing an island chain.

- Oceanic plates can be destroyed at convergent boundaries due to subduction. False, The older plate will subduct due to its density and it is forced deep into the mantle, it will melt once the deepth is reached.