What type of volcano is most likely found along the type of plate tectonic boundary shown in the above diagram?

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What type of volcano is most likely found along the type of plate tectonic boundary shown in the above diagram?

Shield Volcano
Stratovolcano
All volcano types
Volcanoes do not form at the type of plate tectonic boundary shown in the above diagram.
 

Which two magma forming processes occur at the type of plate tectonic boundary shown in the above diagram?

Addition of water to the mantle AND increasing the temperature on crustal rocks

Decompression melting AND addition of water to the mantle

Decompression melting AND increasing the temperature on crustal rocks

Magma does not form at the type of plate tectonic boundary shown in the above diagram.

NOTE: The black arrows in the diagram represent the direction of
lithospheric or tectonic plate movement.
Oceanic Crust
Continental Crust
Lithosphere
Lithosphere
EAsthenosphere
Asthenosphere
Transcribed Image Text:NOTE: The black arrows in the diagram represent the direction of lithospheric or tectonic plate movement. Oceanic Crust Continental Crust Lithosphere Lithosphere EAsthenosphere Asthenosphere
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