MULTIPLE CHOICEQuestion 1REMEMBER: PROJECT QUESTIONS ARE WORTH POINTS AND GRADED FOR ACCURACY.What geologic feature is under Yellowstone has created a trail of past eruptions as theNorth American plate moves?A hotspotBсsynclinefissure

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Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)

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A hotspot is a geologic feature under Yellowstone that has created a trail of past eruptions as the North American plate moves. A hotspot is an area of intense volcanic activity that is caused by a plume of hot magma rising up from deep within the Earth's mantle. As the North American plate moves slowly over the hotspot, it periodically triggers volcanic eruptions, leaving behind a trail of volcanic features such as calderas, lava flows, and geysers. This process has been ongoing for millions of years and is responsible for creating the unique geologic landscape of Yellowstone National Park.