Why aren't volcanoes associated with continent-continent convergence?
A) Both plates are too buoyant to sink into the asthenosphere.
B) The continental plate isn't hot enough to cause volcanoes.
C) Volcanoes are not associated with convergent plate boundaries.
D) Rising magma from melted plates can't break through continental crust.
E) Volcanoes only occur on islands in the ocean and not on land.

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When two continents converge, they are too buoyant and thick to sink into the asthenosphere. This prevents the creation of volcanoes as the magma cannot break through the thick continental crust. Therefore, choice A is the best answer.

Why Aren't Volcanoes Associated with Continent-Continent Convergence