Question

_______ is a concentrated area of major, long-term volcanic activity fed by a rising plume of magma. This area can cause landmass changes within a tectonic plate and is not necessarily associated with a plate boundary. The island of Hawai'i is a classic example.
A.
hot spot
B.
subduction zone
C.
mid-ocean ridge
D.
transform boundary

Answer 1

A. hot spot

A hotspot is a localized plume of upwelling mantle that produces long-lived volcanic activity within a tectonic plate (e.g., the Hawaiian Islands).