What are the four regions of a subduction zone?

A) Tensional, compressional, shear, convection
B) Oceanic, volcanic, continental, island
C) Volcanic arc, deep-ocean trench, forearc, and back-arc
D) Accretionary wedge, terrane, accumulation zone, submarine canyon


Answer: C

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