Which factor(s)will most influence the depth of deep-ocean trenches?
A)Compressive force
B)Rate of convection
C)Density and composition of the mantle beneath
D)Temperature and density of the plate

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The temperature and density of the plate are the factors that most influence the depth of deep-ocean trenches. As the plate cools and becomes denser, it will sink into the mantle and form a trench.

Which Factor(s)will Most Influence the Depth of Deep-Ocean Trenches