Which of the following would cause uplift along an ocean-continent convergent margin?
A) thinning of the lithosphere above the subduction zone
B) addition of magmas into the crust from the subduction zone
C) formation of a fold and thrust belt
D) all of these

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All of these factors contribute to uplift along an ocean-continent convergent margin. Thinning of the lithosphere can reduce pressure, allowing the crust to rise. Addition of magmas can physically elevate the crust by adding volume. Formation of a fold and thrust belt is a direct mechanism of uplift through compression and deformation of the crust.

Which of the Following Would Cause Uplift Along an Ocean-Continent