Two well-known regions of currently active continental hot spots are
A. Antarctica and Greenland.
B. Andes Mountains in South America, and the Cascade Range in North America.
C. Great Lakes in North America, and Great Dividing Range in Australia.
D. Afar Region in East Africa, and Yellowstone National Park in North America.
Answer: D
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