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

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Subduction occurs when a denser oceanic plate collides with a less dense continental plate and is forced beneath it, forming a subduction zone. This process typically happens along the boundaries between continental and oceanic plates.

At Which of the Following Locations Does Subduction Occur