A volcanic island arc is the result of ________
A) subduction of continental crust underneath oceanic crust
B) subduction of oceanic crust underneath oceanic crust
C) subduction of oceanic crust underneath continental crust
D) subduction of continental crust underneath continental crust
Answer: B
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