Formation of Supercontinents and Ancient Continents Quiz
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Where was the Yellowstone hotspot located 15 million years ago?

  • Utah
  • Nevada/Oregon border (correct)
  • Idaho
  • Wyoming
  • What is the current location of the Yellowstone hotspot?

  • Along the Nevada/Oregon border
  • Above Pocatello, Idaho (correct)
  • At the corner of Oregon, Nevada, and Idaho
  • In Wyoming
  • How long has the Yellowstone hotspot been active?

  • 12 million years
  • 6 million years
  • 15 million years (correct)
  • 10 million years
  • In what direction has the Yellowstone hotspot moved over time?

    <p>Northeast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was the Yellowstone hotspot located 11 million years ago?

    <p>Fully in Idaho</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the hotspot remains in Idaho?

    <p>One third</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the Yellowstone hotspot located above Pocatello?

    <p>10 million years ago, and further north and east from its previous position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what time period did the Yellowstone hotspot move further northeast?

    <p>4-6 million years ago</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Yellowstone hotspot an example of?

    <p>An exception to the rule of volcanic activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be traced from the Yellowstone hotspot on the North American Plate?

    <p>Volcanic activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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