What can a continental hot spot lead to?

A. localization of a river and delta along the failed arm of the rift
B. a region that is high in elevation relative to adjacent parts of the continent
C. formation of a curved continental outline along two rifts
D. a thick accumulation of basalts and other volcanic rocks
E. All of these.


Answer: E

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