Plumes Form ______ That Are Related to Areas of Active

question 33

Multiple Choice

Plumes form ______ that are related to areas of active volcanism such as Iceland, Yellowstone and Hawaii.

• A) converging plate boundaries
• B) trenches
• C) aseismic ridges
• D) failed rifts
• E) hot spots

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