Island Hot Spots

What is the force inside the mantle that causes the Earth's Plates to move ?

• subduction

• radiation

• conduction

• convection

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What geologic feature will occur at a hot spot ?

• volcano

• folded mountain

• deep sea trench

• crevasse

A prime example of an area over a hot spot is :

• Japan

• the Andes Mountains

• the East African Rift

• the Hawaiian Islands

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-3

As one moves away from a hot spot, the crust will get :

• younger

• older

• the will be no change in age

Which of the following will move with time ?

• a hot spot

• the plate the hot spot is over

• neither move

• both move

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Where are most volcanoes found?

• Southern Hemisphere
• Ring of Fire
• Mid-Atlantic Ridge
• Hot Spots

What is molten rock that has formed deep within the Earth?

• Hot Spot
• Magma
• Lava
• Volcano

Why does magma tend to rise to the surface?

• It has large amounts of silica.
• It contains very little silica.
• It is denser than the surrounding material.
• It is less dense than the surrounding material.

What is molten rock that has reached the Earth's surface?

• Aa
• Lava
• Magma
• Pahoehoe