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There is much volcanic activity in Iceland, and the country straddles the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Therefore, Iceland is situated _____. A. over a hot spot B. over a subduction zone C. along a divergent plate boundary D. along a convergent plate boundary

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OK THE ANSWER IS TOTALLY C. HOPE IT HELPS !!!!!!!:) HAVE A GREAT REST OF YOUR DAY AND THANK YOU FOR ASKING FOR HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT

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Answer:

Option (C)

Step-by-step explanation:

In a divergent plate boundary, two plates move in the opposite direction. Due to this motion, the magma comes out to the surface of the ocean floor forming a mid-oceanic ridge. It leads to the formation of volcanoes and also generates deep-focus earthquakes.

Iceland is a country that is on the higher latitude, near the Arctic circle. This was formed some 20-25 million years back, due to the rapid and intensive volcanic eruptions that have taken place along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. This country formed due to the separation of the North American Plate and the Eurasian plate.

Thus, the correct answer is option (C).

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