Which of the following statements is false?

A.

Volcanoes are only found at plate boundaries.

B.

The Hawaiian Islands are formed as a plate moves over a hot spot.

C.

Magma released from divergent boundaries can form volcanoes.

D.

Volcanic eruptions can cause extreme changes in the environment and can have dramatic effects on our lives

Question

Which of the following statements is false?
 





A.

Volcanoes are only found at plate boundaries.





B.

The Hawaiian Islands are formed as a plate moves over a hot spot.





C.

Magma released from divergent boundaries can form volcanoes.





D.

Volcanic eruptions can cause extreme changes in the environment and can have dramatic effects on our lives

anonymous · Answer

A. is false. 
Example : Hawaii
There is much volcanic activity associated with " hot spot " situations, hot spot volcanics, and not always on plate boundaries :)