Question

8 multiple choice 1 point
when an oceanic plate is being forced towards a continental plate at a convergent plate boundary, the oceanic plate always sinks below the continental plate. this is because-
the oceanic plate is denser than the continental plate
the velocity of the oceanic plate makes it move under the continental plate
the oceanic plate is lighter than the continental plate
the oceanic plate is less dense than the continental plate

Explanation:

At convergent plate boundaries, denser tectonic plates sink below less dense ones. Oceanic plates are composed of denser rock (like basalt) compared to continental plates made of lighter rock (like granite), so the oceanic plate subducts.

Answer:

the oceanic plate is denser than the continental plate