22.12 - Hotspots and Intraplate Volcanism
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Practice Questions
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What is a hotspot?
💡 Hint: Think of where volcanoes are located that aren't at plate boundaries.
Name one location that is formed by a hotspot.
💡 Hint: Look for places known for volcanic activity in the middle of tectonic plates.
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What is the primary feature of a hotspot?
💡 Hint: Remember where these hotspots are located!
True or False: Intraplate earthquakes occur at plate boundaries.
💡 Hint: Think about the definition of intraplate.
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Analyze the impact of intraplate volcanism on a region’s geological hazard preparedness strategy.
💡 Hint: Consider how hazard assessments would change.
Evaluate the similarities and differences between the volcanic activity at hotspots and at convergent plate boundaries.
💡 Hint: Think about how the magma's origin affects the type of volcanic activity.
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