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The Hawaiian mantle plume is a classic example of a long-lived mantle plume being used to demonstrate how the motion of a tectonic plate has changed over time. Which hot spot would be an even better indicator of the Pacific plate's motion over time?
 
  A) Cape Verde mantle plume
  B) Easter Island
  C) Yellowstone
  D) Caroline
  E) Pitcairn

Question 2

What direction has the Pacific plate been moving for the last 40 million years?
 
  A) Southeast
  B) North
  C) Northwest
  D) Northeast
  E) West


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gabrielle_lawrence

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: E

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Excellent

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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