C2: 1-5

Question 0

Explain subduction.

Answer 0

Denser oceanic plates get pulled under the denser continental plate. The subducted oceanic plate melts and volcanoes occur.

Question 1

Explain the differences between Basalt and Rhyolite.

Answer 1

Basalt: iron-rich, from runny lava & relatively safe

Rhyolite: silica rich, thick lava, explodes out producing lava bombs