Question

What is a volcanic hot spot?
an area where magma rises through earth's crust to form volcanoes
the zone where two or more plates collide
a pocket of mantel in the earth's core
the location of an active volcano

Answer 1

A volcanic hot spot is best defined as **an area where magma rises through the Earth's crust to form volcanoes**. Hot spots are typically located away from tectonic plate boundaries and can result in volcanic activity, often creating chains of islands or seamounts as tectonic plates move over them.