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which island chain is caused by one ocean subducting under another ocea…

Question

which island chain is caused by one ocean subducting under another ocean plate? philippines bahamas hawaii rewatch

Explanation:

Brief Explanations
  1. Analyze each option:
  • Philippines: Formed by ocean - ocean subduction (one ocean plate subducting under another ocean plate). The Philippine Sea Plate subducts under other oceanic plates, leading to the formation of the Philippine island chain.
  • Bahamas: Formed from carbonate platforms and coral reefs, related to shallow - water sedimentation and not ocean - ocean subduction.
  • Hawaii: Formed by a hot spot (a mantle plume), not by ocean - ocean subduction.

Answer:

A. Philippines