At which of the following locations does subduction occur?
A)along collision zones between two continents
B)at sea floor spreading zones
C)above mantle hot spots
D)along collision zones between continental and oceanic plates
E)along transform boundaries

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Subduction occurs at collision zones between continental and oceanic plates, where the denser oceanic plate is forced under the less dense continental plate. This process can lead to volcanoes, earthquakes, and the formation of deep ocean trenches.

At Which of the Following Locations Does Subduction Occur