Match the description with the correct term.
-where molten rock ruptures a tectonic plate
A)fault
B)trench
C)ridge
D)hot spot
E)plate tectonics

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A hot spot is a location where molten rock (magma) from the mantle reaches the Earth's surface, breaking through the crust. This process does not necessarily involve the rupture of tectonic plates through their boundaries but can occur within a plate.

Match the Description with the Correct Term