Which of the following best describes how a seamount might form: A. At convergen

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Which of the following best describes how a seamount might form:

A. At convergent boundaries volcanic eruptions occur at the trench as these grow they become islands which are flattened out by wave erosion.

B. At mid ocean ridges some volcanic eruptions grow large enough to form an island which eroded by wave action and covered with marine sediments

C. Hot spots create volcanoes which may grow large enough to extend above sea level. The wave action erodes and flattens the island which is later covered by marine sediment

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B. At mid ocean ridges some volcanic eruptions grow large enough to form an island which eroded by wave action and covered with marine sediments

Generally seamounts are

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