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) Western Europe

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Mantle plumes are hot spots in the Earth's mantle that rise and can cause volcanic activity. The Hawaiian Islands are a well-known example of a volcanic island chain formed by a mantle plume.

Which of the Following Is Most Closely Associated with a Mantle