Which of the following is most closely associated with a mantle plume?
A) the lower Mississippi River Valley
B) the Hawaiian Islands
C) the Florida peninsula
D) southern California
E) none of the above

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Mantle plumes are areas of abnormally hot rock in the mantle that rise up towards the Earth's surface, often creating volcanic hotspots. The Hawaiian Islands are a classic example of a chain of volcanic islands created by a mantle plume. The other choices are not typically associated with mantle plumes.

Which of the Following Is Most Closely Associated with a Mantle