Asked by Brenda Townsend on May 16, 2024
Verified
What can occur during the evolution of a hot spot?
A) an initial period of subsidence as magmas rise from the mantle
B) formation of a fold and thrust belt
C) formation of rifts that radiate out from the hot spot
D) thickening of the crust beneath a passive margin
E) none of these
Hot Spot
A region in the Earth's mantle from which hot plumes of magma rise to the surface, often forming volcanic islands.
Subsidence
The gradual settling or sinking of the Earth's surface with little or no horizontal motion, often due to natural underground processes.
Fold and Thrust Belt
A series of mountainous folds and thrust faults that are typically formed at convergent plate boundaries.
- Identify the sequences leading to the development and change of continental hot zones.
Verified Answer
NA
Noora AlamoodiMay 21, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Hot spots can lead to the formation of rifts that radiate out from the central point where the mantle plume reaches the surface, as the upwelling material exerts pressure on the overlying lithosphere.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the sequences leading to the development and change of continental hot zones.