Which of the following terms consistently describe an oceanic-continental subduction zone?
A. Shallow to deep earthquakes, volcanism, older oceanic crust, ocean trenches
B. Shallow to deep earthquakes, no volcanism, younger oceanic crust, ocean trenches
C. Only shallow earthquakes, volcanism, older oceanic crust, ocean trenches
D. Only shallow earthquakes, volcanism, younger oceanic crust, ocean trenches
E. No earthquakes, volcanism, older oceanic crust, thick sediment
Answer: A
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