Hotspots

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What are hotspots?

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Hotspots are volcanic regions that form in the middle of tectonic plates, away from plate boundaries.

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Where do hotspots typically form?

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Hotspots typically form in the middle of tectonic plates.

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What is a magma plume?

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A magma plume is a column of hot molten rock that rises from deep within the Earth, often associated with hotspots.

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True or False: A magma plume from a hotspot moves with the tectonic plate.

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False. A magma plume from a hotspot stays stationary while the tectonic plate moves.

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What is the Eurasian Plate?

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The Eurasian Plate is a tectonic plate that covers much of Europe and Asia.

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How do hotspots relate to volcanic activity?

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Hotspots can create volcanic islands and chains as tectonic plates move over them.

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What is the difference between a hotspot and a plate boundary?

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A hotspot is a volcanic region in the middle of a tectonic plate, while plate boundaries are where two tectonic plates meet.

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Give an example of a hotspot.

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An example of a hotspot is the Hawaiian Islands, which were formed by a stationary magma plume.

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What happens to a hotspot when a tectonic plate moves?

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When a tectonic plate moves over a hotspot, new volcanoes can form, while older ones may become inactive.

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What is the significance of studying hotspots?

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Studying hotspots helps scientists understand volcanic activity, plate tectonics, and the Earth's interior.