Asked by Tyler Schmitt on Jun 09, 2024
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Which of the following is the least likely place to find hot springs?
A) Yellowstone National Park, site of recent volcanism
B) New Zealand contains a convergent and transform boundary)
C) Iceland contains a divergent plate margin)
D) Florida, surrounded by warm sea water
E) Nevada and Idaho, near areas with recent faulting and volcanism
Hot Springs
Natural pools of water heated by geothermal forces from the Earth's interior.
Convergent Boundary
A tectonic plate boundary where two plates move toward one another, often resulting in mountain building, earthquakes, and volcanic activity.
Volcanism
The geological process through which magma and associated gases and ashes are expelled onto the Earth's surface or into the atmosphere.
- Recognize the role of geological processes in the formation of hot springs and their locations.
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Srinivas AllankiJun 14, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Hot springs are typically found in areas with recent volcanism, near tectonic plate boundaries, or in regions with significant geological activity such as faulting. Florida does not fit these criteria as it is mainly characterized by its warm sea water and lacks recent volcanism, significant faulting, or the presence of tectonic plate boundaries that would lead to the formation of hot springs.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the role of geological processes in the formation of hot springs and their locations.