How is this chain of volcanic islands forming?
A) A tectonic plate is being subducted and partially melted, producing magma that rises to create a volcanic chain.
B) Two tectonic plates are pulling apart, creating magma through decompression melting.
C) A tectonic plate is moving over a mantle plume, which burns through the plate to create a chain of volcanoes.
D) Tectonic plates are sliding past each other, generating magma, which creates a volcano.
Question 2
What kind of volcano is this?
A) Shield volcano
B) Composite cone
C) Cinder cone
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