When a deep-sea trench is located next to a continent,where would you expect to find active volcanoes?
A)on the ocean side of the trench
B)in the deep-sea trench
C)on the continent side of the trench
D)on both the ocean side and continent side of the trench

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Active volcanoes are typically found on the continent side of the trench due to the subduction of oceanic crust beneath the continental crust, which leads to melting and the formation of volcanoes.

When a Deep-Sea Trench Is Located Next to a Continent,where