Which of the following sites would most likely have composite volcanoes? A is on an island arc, B is in the Andes, C is near Hawaii, D is along a mid-ocean ridge.

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Composite volcanoes, also called stratovolcanoes, are typically found on subduction zones, such as island arcs or continental margins where an oceanic plate is being subducted beneath a continental plate. Option A indicates that the site is on an island arc and in the Andes, which are both subduction zones, thus making it the best choice. The other options do not specify subduction zones, which are required for composite volcanoes to form.

Which of the Following Sites Would Most Likely Have Composite