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Base your answers to questions below on the map below and on your knowledge of
Earth science. The map shows the major islands in the Galapagos Island chain.
These islands were formed by volcanic eruptions as the tectonic plate passed over
the Galapagos Hot Spot. The age of the volcanic bedrock on certain islands is shown
in millions of years (my)
Isabela < 0.7 my
Santiago ~ 1.2 my
Fernandina < 0.3 my
O
Pacific Ocean
Pinzón - 1.5 my
Santa Cruz-2.2 my
San Cristóbal - 3.2 my
Española 3.3 my
Key
A Active volcano
N
Approximate age
Based on the age of the bedrock of the Galapagos Islands, in which direction does the tectonic plate
containing the islands appear to be moving away from the Galapagos Hot Spot?
The Galapagos Hot Spot is located closest to what type of tectonic plate boundary?