Which of the following is NOT happening in the area shown by this figure?
A. eruptions onto the seafloor
B. release of water by a descending plate
C. faulting
D. melting of rising mantle
E. plates are moving apart
Answer: B
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A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
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