Rank, in order, the evolution of a continental hot spot. Put the first step on top. Instructions
Choice 1 of 5. Rift arms are formed by faulting, and eruptions of lava begin. toggle button Rift arms are formed by faulting, and eruptions of lava begin.
Choice 2 of 5. Complete rifting of the continent occurs along two arms of the rift, while the third arm becomes inactive. toggle button Complete rifting of the continent occurs along two arms of the rift, while the third arm becomes inactive.
Choice 3 of 5. Rising mantle material first encounters the base of the lithosphere. toggle button Rising mantle material first encounters the base of the lithosphere.
Choice 4 of 5. Seafloor spreading continues and a passive continental margin is created as the mid-ocean ridge moves farther out to sea. toggle button Seafloor spreading continues and a passive continental margin is created as the mid-ocean ridge moves farther out to sea.
Choice 5 of 5. Domal uplift forms at the surface, stretching the crust. toggle button Domal uplift forms at the surface, stretching the crust.