Question 1: Haleakala and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park are both located in the Hawaiian Island chain. Explain why their present day volcanic activity is very different.
Question 2: Yellowstone N. P. has many interesting and diverse geologic features. Describe ( in detail) several of the Parks' more unique characteristics.
Question 3: How was the Columbia Plateau formed and how is it related to Yellowstone?
Question 4: What is a hot spot (mantle plume)? Explain how these features relate to plate tectonic theory.