Question

the process of one tectonic plate being pushed beneath another tectonic plate is called ______. a. transformation b. convergence c. divergence d. subduction. please select the best answer from the choices provided. a b c d

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Transformation in tectonics refers to transform boundaries where plates slide past, not subducting.
• Option B: Convergence is the movement of plates towards each other, but the specific process of one going under is subduction, not just convergence.
• Option C: Divergence is plates moving apart, so not related to one plate going under another.
• Option D: Subduction is defined as the process where one tectonic plate is pushed beneath another.

Answer:

D. subduction