Which of the following statements regarding tectonics is true?
A. Because of tectonic movements, California is slowly increasing in size
B. When oceanic plates collide with continental plates, the continent usually rides up over the seafloor
C. Because of tectonic movements, Europe and Africa are drifting slowly toward the Americas
D. When continental plates collide with continental plates, both plates usually subside
E. When oceanic plates collide with continental plates, the oceanic plate usually rides up over the continental plate
Answer: B
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