Which of the following locations is an example of forced subduction?
A)Mariana Trench
B)Peru-Chile Trench
C)East African Rift
D)Mid-Atlantic Rift

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Forced subduction occurs when two converging tectonic plates have different densities, causing the denser plate to be subducted (forced) beneath the less dense plate. The Peru-Chile Trench is an example of forced subduction because the Nazca Plate, which is denser than the South American Plate, is being subducted beneath it.

Which of the Following Locations Is an Example of Forced