Which of the following occurs during a continental collision, after any subduction has ended?
A) the descending continental plate gets hotter and decreases in pressure
B) decreasing pressure causes downgoing crust to melt
C) volcanoes are widespread above continental collisions
D) all of these
E) none of these

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

During a continental collision, after any subduction has ended, the specific processes listed in options A, B, and C do not accurately describe what typically occurs. Instead, continental collisions are characterized by crustal thickening, mountain building, and deformation of the crust, rather than the scenarios described in the given choices.

Which of the Following Occurs During a Continental Collision, After