Where are mantle plumes primarily found?
A) divergent plate boundaries
B) convergent plate boundaries
C) transform plate boundaries
D) not at plate boundaries
E) none of these

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Mantle plumes are not primarily found at plate boundaries. They are thought to originate deep within the mantle and rise up through the overlying mantle and crust, forming hotspots at the Earth's surface. These hotspots can be found anywhere on the planet, including away from plate boundaries.

Where Are Mantle Plumes Primarily Found