Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements is true regarding the islands bordering deep-sea trenches?
A) They are the result of a series of quiet, continuous basaltic eruptions.
B) They are accumulations of sediments on the margins of the trenches.
C) They are formed from the activities of coral and other organisms.
D) They are explosive volcanoes and are called island arcs.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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