Based on your knowledge of volcanoes and volcanic products,you can say with confidence that the outcrop in the image below ________.
A)formed on land at a continental hotspot
B)formed underwater at a subduction zone
C)formed on land at a continental rift
D)formed underwater at a mid-ocean ridge

Question

Based on your knowledge of volcanoes and volcanic products,you can say with confidence that the outcrop in the image below ________. 
A)formed on land at a continental hotspot 
B)formed underwater at a subduction zone 
C)formed on land at a continental rift 
D)formed underwater at a mid-ocean ridge

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The image shows pillow lava, which is a type of volcanic rock that forms when lava erupts underwater at a mid-ocean ridge. The pillow-like shape is due to the rapid cooling of the lava as it interacts with the cold seawater. Therefore, the best choice is option D.

Based on Your Knowledge of Volcanoes and Volcanic Products,you Can