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hot spots are stationary and the plate move over it. this leaves a chain of volcanoes as the plates are moving. the volcanoes get younger as you approach the active hot spot. date the islands and you will know the speed of the plates

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How are hot spots used to track plate movement?

Hot spots are at fixed locations in the Earth's mantle where heat from the Earth's interior rises to the surface and produces volcanism. The Earth's plates, which are slowly but constantly moving, are pierced by the uprising magma. As they move away from the hotspot, the volcanoes become dormant and are replaced by new volcanoes. The direction of the line formed from previous volcanoes indicates the direction of the plate movement.


Are geological hot spots collisional?

Geological hot spots are not typically collisional. Hot spots are areas where magma rises from deep within the Earth's mantle to the surface, creating volcanic activity. Collisional plate boundaries, on the other hand, occur when tectonic plates converge and collide, leading to mountain formation and earthquakes.


Where does most igneous activity take place?

Most igneous activity takes place along tectonic plate boundaries, such as mid-ocean ridges and subduction zones. These areas are associated with the movement of magma within the Earth's crust as a result of plate tectonics. Additionally, hot spots, such as Hawaii, can also experience significant igneous activity away from plate boundaries.


How do forces from tectonic plate movement can build folded mountains for block mountains and volcanic mountains?

Forces from tectonic plate movement can create folded mountains when two plates collide and compress, causing rocks to fold and buckle. Block mountains form when tectonic plates slide past each other, creating faults that lift blocks of land. Volcanic mountains are built from magma rising through the Earth's crust at plate boundaries or hot spots, accumulating layers of volcanic material over time.


All of the following are evidence supporting plate tectonics except for A changes in the moon's orbit to shifting plates B hot spots forming island chains C measurement of plate motion D evidenc?

Changes in the moon's orbit do not support plate tectonics. However, evidence such as hot spots forming island chains, measurement of plate motion, and other geological evidence like seafloor spreading and the distribution of fossils support the theory of plate tectonics.

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What can be used to easily track the direction of plate movement?

GPS technology is commonly used to track the direction of plate movement. By placing GPS receivers on different tectonic plates, scientists can monitor their positions over time to determine the speed and direction of plate movement with high accuracy.


How are weak spots plate movement and volcanoes related?

All Volcanoes are formed at weaker spots in the tectonic plates. The weak spots are usually near the edges of plates, and most volcanoes are formed there. Sometimes though, plates move over hot spots, and if a weak area of the plate is over that hot spot, a volcano (shield volcano) might form.


When preparing to develop a TLC plate what is the appropriate spatial relationship between the level of solvent in the developing chamber and the spots on your TLC plate?

The spots on the TLC plate should be placed about a cm from the bottom of the plate. Then solvent should then fall about half-way between these spots and the bottom of the beaker.


What is the plate that contain the most hot spots?

Probably the pacific Plate. The permanent hot spots are revealed by chains of volcanic islands. The chain itself reveals the direction the plate is moving.


What does looking at the ground beside a moving vehicle help?

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How are hot spots used to track plate movement?

Hot spots are at fixed locations in the Earth's mantle where heat from the Earth's interior rises to the surface and produces volcanism. The Earth's plates, which are slowly but constantly moving, are pierced by the uprising magma. As they move away from the hotspot, the volcanoes become dormant and are replaced by new volcanoes. The direction of the line formed from previous volcanoes indicates the direction of the plate movement.


What sense can easily be used to determine presence of yeast on culture plate?

The sense of sight can easily be used to determine the presence of yeast on a culture plate. Yeast colonies typically appear as small, round, cream-colored spots on the agar surface. Under a microscope, yeast cells also have a distinctive oval shape.


Are there any hot spots on the Arabian plate?

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Do hot spots move along with the pacific plate?

yes


Are hot spots near plate boundaries?

No, Hot Spots can be in the center of plates. An example of a Hot Spot is the Hawaiian Islands.


Identify two conclusions Galileo drew from his observation of sun spots (dark spots) on the sun.?

Galileo looked at the sun and observed dark blemishes on its surface (which are now called sunspots). From the movement of these blemishes, he was able to determine that the sun has a rotation period of about one month.


What is the difference between volcanic island and volcanic arc?

Volcanic arcs form at plate subduction zones. Island arcs are volcanic islands that form over "hot spots" in the Earth's mantle. Because the islands are moving with the oceanic plate, they eventually are removed from the hot spot, forming a chain of islands in the direction of the plate movement.