Question

the map below shows the positions and relative ages of the seamounts (underwater volcano) in the new england seamount chain, which is located on the north american plate. which conclusion about the movement of the north american plate does the map best support? a the plate moved in a southeast direction over a hot spot. b the plate moved away from the new england states. c the plate subducted beneath the new england states. d the plate moved in a northwest direction over a hot spot.

Explanation:

Hot - spot volcanism creates a chain of volcanoes/seamounts where the youngest is over the hot - spot and the older ones are further away as the tectonic plate moves. In the given map, the youngest seamount is to the southeast and the oldest to the northwest, indicating the plate has moved in a northwest direction over the hot - spot.

Answer:

D. The plate moved in a northwest direction over a hot spot.