Question
The illustration below uses arrows to show how Earth's tectonic plates move.
Oceanic crust
B
tenen
Lithosphere -
Continental crust
Lithosphere
A
As thenosphere
Which statement below best describes where and why a particular type of rock may be found?
O Metamorphic rock may be found at location B, where magma escapes from the area where oceanic crust dives under continental crust.
O Sedimentary rock may be found at location B, where rock has been weathered by water to form sand.
Sedimentary rock may be found at location A, where it is formed from melting and solidifying sediments.
O Metamorphic rock may be found at location A, where pressure and heat is supplied by the layers above.