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Q · Tectonic PlateMedium · 45s
Which of the following statements about hot spots is correct? Hot spots are fixed points of upwelling magma. They can create volcanic island chains.Select the correct answer:
TopicTectonic Plate
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Explanation: E.g., Hawaii is formed as the Pacific Plate moves over a hot spot.
Final Answer: Option C — Both 1 and 2