Asked by Tyler Lewis on May 16, 2024
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If you wanted to locate hot spots on Earth, which of the following would NOT be good place to look?
A) the volcanically active end of a linear island chain
B) clusters of volcanically active islands
C) Hawaii and the Galapagos
D) all of these would be good places
Linear Island Chain
A series of islands aligned in a straight or nearly straight line, often created by volcanic activity along a tectonic plate boundary or hotspot.
Hot Spots
Regions in the Earth's mantle that are exceptionally hot, causing volcanic activity at the Earth's surface, independent of tectonic plate boundaries.
Volcanically Active
Describes a volcano or area that is currently erupting or shows signs of possible eruptions in the future.
- Recognize the characteristics and formation processes of hot spots and oceanic plateaus.
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JA
Jasmine ApplebyMay 19, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
All the options listed are typical locations where hot spots can be found, as they are characterized by volcanic activity, often in the form of island chains or clusters of islands, such as Hawaii and the Galapagos.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the characteristics and formation processes of hot spots and oceanic plateaus.