A triple junction,like the one shown below,is a place on Earth's surface where ________.
A)three volcanoes form a tight,triangular cluster
B)glacial ice,continental rocks,and the ocean can be found together
C)the boundaries of three lithospheric plates meet at a single point
D)all three of the basic rock types are found in the same location

Question

A triple junction,like the one shown below,is a place on Earth's surface where ________. 
A)three volcanoes form a tight,triangular cluster 
B)glacial ice,continental rocks,and the ocean can be found together 
C)the boundaries of three lithospheric plates meet at a single point 
D)all three of the basic rock types are found in the same location

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A triple junction is a point where three tectonic plates meet. Therefore, option C is the correct answer. Options A, B, and D are not related to the definition of a triple junction.

A Triple Junction,like the One Shown Below,is a Place on Earth's