Which of these is an example of a continental volcanic arc?
A) the Aleutian Islands of Alaska
B) the Andes Mountains
C) Hawaii
D) Japan

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The Andes Mountains are a continental volcanic arc, formed from the subduction of the Nazca Plate beneath the South American Plate. The Aleutian Islands of Alaska are also a volcanic arc, but they are not associated with a continental plate. Hawaii is a hotspot volcanic chain, and Japan is a volcanic island arc.

Which of These Is an Example of a Continental Volcanic