Volcanic activity located away from plate boundaries is associated with
A) subduction and melting of plates along collision zones.
B) hot spots.
C) rift zones.
D) all of the above.

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Volcanic activity located away from plate boundaries is primarily associated with hot spots, which are areas of mantle upwelling and melting that may occur deep within the plate. Subduction and melting of plates occur along collision zones at plate boundaries, while rift zones are areas where plates are diverging and volcanic activity is typically associated with the boundary between plates. Therefore, the best choice is B, hot spots.

Volcanic Activity Located Away from Plate Boundaries Is Associated with