Questions: Question 10 2 Points Convergent plate boundaries are marked by: (A) mountain building (B) deep-sea trenches (C) volcanism (D) earthquakes (E) all of the other answers combined!

Question 10 2 Points

Convergent plate boundaries are marked by: (A) mountain building (B) deep-sea trenches (C) volcanism (D) earthquakes (E) all of the other answers combined!
Transcript text: Question 10 2 Points Convergent plate boundaries are marked by: (A) mountain building (B) deep-sea trenches (C) volcanism (D) earthquakes (E) all of the other answers combined!
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The answer is (E): all of the other answers combined!

Explanation for each option: (A) Mountain building: Convergent plate boundaries often result in the formation of mountain ranges as two tectonic plates collide and push the Earth's crust upwards. An example is the Himalayas, formed by the collision of the Indian and Eurasian plates.

(B) Deep-sea trenches: These are formed at convergent boundaries where one tectonic plate is forced below another in a process known as subduction. The Mariana Trench is a well-known example of a deep-sea trench formed by the subduction of the Pacific Plate beneath the Mariana Plate.

(C) Volcanism: Volcanic activity is common at convergent boundaries, especially where an oceanic plate is subducted beneath a continental plate. The subducted plate melts and forms magma, which can rise to the surface and create volcanoes. The Pacific Ring of Fire is a prime example of volcanism at convergent boundaries.

(D) Earthquakes: The collision and subduction of tectonic plates at convergent boundaries generate significant seismic activity. Earthquakes are common in these regions due to the immense stress and friction between the colliding plates.

(E) All of the other answers combined: Since convergent plate boundaries are characterized by mountain building, deep-sea trenches, volcanism, and earthquakes, the most comprehensive and accurate answer is (E).

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