Hot spots occur throughout the world. Some are associated with tectonic plate boundaries, but many are not. Hot spots are also associated with specific features when occurring under the Earth's oceans. Which of these is not associated with hot spots?

Question

Responses
A IslandsIslands
B SeamountsSeamounts
C VolcanoesVolcanoes
D Seafloor spreading

Answer 1

D. Seafloor spreading

Seafloor spreading is a process associated with tectonic plate boundaries, specifically at mid-ocean ridges, rather than with hot spots, which can occur independently of tectonic plate boundaries. The other options—islands, seamounts, and volcanoes—can all be formed by volcanic activity associated with hot spots.