Question

How is a hotspot volcano different from other types of volcanoes? Select all that apply.
Responses

They form only at divergent boundaries
They form only at divergent boundaries

They form where the magma underneath is in one place but the curst above is moving
They form where the magma underneath is in one place but the curst above is moving

Many aren't located at plate boundaries
Many aren't located at plate boundaries

The are formed only at plate convergent boundaries

Answer 1

Hotspot volcanoes have specific characteristics that differentiate them from other types of volcanoes. The correct responses from your list are:

- **They form where the magma underneath is in one place but the crust above is moving**
- **Many aren't located at plate boundaries**

Hotspot volcanoes can occur in the middle of tectonic plates rather than at their boundaries, which is a key distinguishing feature. They are formed by a plume of hot magma rising from deep within the Earth's mantle, leading to volcanic activity as tectonic plates move over this stationary hotspot. The other two options you provided are not accurate descriptions of hotspot volcanoes.