Consult the figure below.Hawaii is an example of ________.
A)hot-spot volcanism
B)mid-ocean-ridge volcanism
C)volcanic island arc formed by subduction
D)transform margin

Question

Consult the figure below.Hawaii is an example of ________. 
A)hot-spot volcanism 
B)mid-ocean-ridge volcanism 
C)volcanic island arc formed by subduction 
D)transform margin

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Hawaii is located over a hot-spot, which is a plume of magma rising from deep within the mantle. This type of volcanism is associated with hot-spots and not with other tectonic settings such as mid-ocean ridges or subduction zones. Therefore, choice A is the best answer.

Consult the Figure Below