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A hot spot is a plume of magma that rises from deep within the Earth's mantle and pierces through the lithosphere, creating volcanic activity at the surface.

Answer: A
 Consolidated volcanic ash, also known as tuff, is a type of rock that is formed from the consolidation of volcanic ash and debris.

Answer: B
 A vent is a long, narrow opening on a volcano that allows molten rock to escape.

Answer: C
 Aa is a type of lava flow that is blocky and basaltic in nature. It is characterized by its rough, jagged surface and slow-moving, viscous flow.

Answer: E
 Pyroclastic refers to material that is forcibly ejected from a volcano, such as ash, pumice, and rock fragments.

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