Mantle plumes are areas of hot, upwelling mantle and hot spots develops above these plumes as noted in the map above. Magma generated by the hot spot rises through the rigid plates of the lithosphere and produces active volcanoes at the Earth's surface. As oceanic volcanoes move away from the hot spot, they cool and subside, producing islands, atolls, and seamounts. As the magma cools in the water it forms rocks

Which of the following statements about geographers' perceptions and perspectives is false? a. geographers avoid looking at the world with different perspectives. b. regions are a relative thing and a matter of perception. c. spatial distribution can be a matter of perception. d. mental maps are a way that people memorize and perceive the world around them. select the best answer from the choices provided. a b c d

Some fossils provide evidence to suggest that earth's climate has changed over time. which information can scientists obtain from these fossils? check all that apply

Imagine you work as a consultant, and your daily job involves listening to the constructive criticism of others. as part of your job, you must listen to opposing viewpoints to make important decisions. in this activity, you are a consulting dam engineer. you must make a decision about four different dams; should they be repaired, taken down, or left alone? you will listen to contrasting opinions about what should be done with the dams before you make the final decision. as the consulting dam engineer, what do you decide to do with this dam? explain your reasoning. by making your decision, did you support the opinions of the mayor and/or the dam safety official? why or why not? (site 1)