Hot spot volcanoes are associated with which geologic feature?

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Hot spot volcanoes are associated with mantle plumes, which are columns of hot, molten rock that rise from deep within the earth's mantle and can cause volcanic activity on the surface. Examples of hot spot volcanoes include Hawaii and Yellowstone. Continental rifts (A) often lead to volcanic activity, but not necessarily hot spot volcanism. Transform faults (B) are associated with earthquakes, not volcanoes. Subduction zones (C) also often lead to volcanic activity, but not necessarily hot spot volcanism.

Hot Spot Volcanoes Are Associated with Which Geologic Feature