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 occurs where the boundaries of three lithospheric plates meet at a single point. This can lead to highly geological and seismically active regions. The other options are not accurate descriptions of a triple junction.

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