Multiple Choice
In a hot-spot volcanic island chain,such as the Hawaiian Islands,which of the following is true?
A) All volcanoes in the chain can be simultaneously active.
B) The ages and distance between volcanoes can be used to calculate plate velocities.
C) The presence of volcanism is related to a plate boundary.
D) The magma source moves to form a hot-spot track.
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