Which of the following processes forms basins in an ocean-continent convergent boundary?
A) flexing and bending of the continental plate as it goes down into the subduction zone
B) flexing of the continent by weight of the thrust sheets
C) thinning of the lithosphere above the subduction zone
D) thickening of the crust by magmas from the subduction zone

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Flexing of the continent by the weight of the thrust sheets can form basins in an ocean-continent convergent boundary. This occurs as the continental crust is compressed and deformed under the stress of the colliding plates, leading to the creation of basins.

Which of the Following Processes Forms Basins in an Ocean-Continent