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)the boundaries of three lithospheric plates meet to form an elongate surface

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)the boundaries of three lithospheric plates meet to form an elongate surface

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A triple junction is a point where the boundaries of three lithospheric plates meet. This can result in the formation of features such as rift valleys, trenches, or volcanic activity, but the defining characteristic is the meeting point of three plates. Therefore, choice C is the best answer.

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