The process whereby one portion of the lithosphere beneath another and dives downward into the mantel is called
A)isostatic uplift.
B)rifting.
C)compression.
D)subduction.

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The process described is subduction, which involves the descent of one lithospheric plate beneath another into the mantle. Isostatic uplift refers to the gradual rise of the Earth's crust due to adjustments from changes in weight distribution, rifting refers to the separation of lithospheric plates, and compression refers to the pushing together of lithospheric plates, which can lead to folding, faulting, and mountain-building.

The Process Whereby One Portion of the Lithosphere Beneath Another