Multiple choice

When one tectonic plate slides under another it is called

  1. Submersion

  2. Subversion

  3. Subduction

  4. Submission

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Subduction is the geological process that takes place at convergent boundaries where one tectonic plate moves under another and sinks into the mantle. This process is responsible for forming deep ocean trenches and volcanic belts. The other options are non-geological terms.