Volcanism Can Occur in a Mid-Ocean Rift, Above a Hot

question 18

True/False

Volcanism can occur in a mid-ocean rift, above a hot spot in the mantle, or where one tectonic plate slides below another.

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Definitions:

Mandible

The lower jawbone in vertebrates, which holds the lower teeth in place and forms the structure necessary for chewing.

Vomer Bone

A small, thin bone forming part of the nasal septum, which divides the nasal cavity into two nostrils.

Frontal Bone

The bone that forms the front part of the skull and the upper part of the eye sockets (orbits).

Calcaneus

The large bone forming the heel of the human foot, crucial for weight-bearing and walking.