Which statement best describes how region 5 will look in the future?
A)higher in elevation because magma generated along a subduction zone will rise into and thicken the crust
B)close to sea level because it will be underlain by a combination of oceanic crust and thin continental crust
C)below sea level as this area becomes part of an accretionary prism

Question

Which statement best describes how region 5 will look in the future? 
A)higher in elevation because magma generated along a subduction zone will rise into and thicken the crust 
B)close to sea level because it will be underlain by a combination of oceanic crust and thin continental crust 
C)below sea level as this area becomes part of an accretionary prism

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Region 5 being underlain by a combination of oceanic crust and thin continental crust suggests that it will be close to sea level in the future. This is because oceanic crust is denser and thinner than continental crust, which would result in a lower elevation for the region.

Which Statement Best Describes How Region 5 Will Look in the Future