The recent volcanic activity in Yellowstone National Park is caused by ________.

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Intraplate volcanism is the process of volcanic activity occurring within a tectonic plate, rather than at a plate boundary. This is the type of volcanic activity that is occurring in Yellowstone National Park, making choice C the correct answer. Subduction and divergent plate boundaries both involve plate boundaries, while transform plate boundaries do not typically result in volcanic activity.

The Recent Volcanic Activity in Yellowstone National Park Is Caused