Question

In which of the following locations is a shield volcano likely to form? At a hotspot Near a transform fault Along a divergent plate boundary Near diverging oceanic plate boundaries

Answer 1

The correct answer is "At a hotspot".

Step-by-step explanation:

A shield volcano is characterized by being comprised in its majority of lava flows. The flow usually is really slow and of low viscosity. Shield volcanos are formed at hotspot locations where magma comes from the bottom to the surface. The formation occurs by layers of magma coming up which later freezes and other layers of magma covering up, which consequently forms the volcano.

Answer 2

"At a hotspot Near a transform" is the best option from the list in terms of where a shield volcano would be likely to form, but it should be noted that this is not always the case.