Hot spots can occur ________.
A)only within continental plates
B)only within oceanic plates
C)within either continental or oceanic plates
D)only when the thickness of the crust is less than 10 km

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Hot spots can occur within either continental or oceanic plates. Hot spots are areas of high volcanic activity that are caused by mantle plumes. These mantle plumes can melt and weaken the lithosphere, leading to volcanic activity. It is not restricted to a specific type of plate or a specific crustal thickness.

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