When oceanic lithosphere collides with another plate,the ________ in the process of subduction.
A)older,colder plate goes beneath the younger,warmer plate
B)younger,warmer plate goes beneath the older,colder plate
C)plates both disappear downward
D)plates pile up,forming mid-ocean ridges

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In the process of subduction, the older, colder plate goes beneath the younger, warmer plate. This is because the older plate is denser and therefore more likely to sink beneath the younger plate. This process is responsible for the formation of deep-sea trenches and can often lead to volcanic activity on the overriding plate.

When Oceanic Lithosphere Collides with Another Plate,the ________ in the Process