Young oceanic lithosphere typically experiences what type of subduction and at what angle?
A)Forced Subduction; shallow angle
B)Spontaneous Subduction; shallow angle
C)Spontaneous Subduction; steep angle
D)Forced Subduction: steep angle

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Young oceanic lithosphere typically undergoes forced subduction at a shallow angle because it is less dense and has not had sufficient time to cool and become more dense, which would facilitate spontaneous subduction at a steeper angle.

Young Oceanic Lithosphere Typically Experiences What Type of Subduction and at What