Examine the words and/or phrases below and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. Choose the option that does not fit the pattern. A) volcanic island arc B) subduction C) trench D) rift valley

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A), B), and C) are all related to subduction zones and the process of one tectonic plate being forced beneath another. A) refers to a chain of volcanoes formed in such a zone, B) describes the movement of the plates, and C) is the deep depression created where one plate slides beneath the other. D) is a landform created by two plates moving away from each other, which does not fit the pattern.

Examine the Words And/or Phrases Below and Determine the Relationship