The formation of the Canary Islands was primarily caused by their location near a:

1. subduction zone
2. mantle hot spot
3. divergent boundary
4. transform fault

The **Canary Islands **were formed principally as a result of their proximity to a divergent boundary . It's best to choose C.
What is Canary Islands?
The Canary Islands , usually referred to colloquially as the Canaries are an **archipelago **of Spanish islands in the **Atlantic **Ocean, off the coast of Micronesia.
They are 100 kilometers (62 miles) west of Morocco , where they are the closest to the continent of Africa . They are the most southern **Spanish **autonomous community .
The **islands **are the most populous special territory of the European Union with a **population **of 2.2 million.
The seven major islands , one minor island, many small islets, and the **Canary **hotspot all originated as **volcanic **islands. The only location in **Spain **where volcanic **eruptions **have been documented throughout the Modern Era is the **Canary **Islands, where some **volcanoes **are currently active .
Thus option C is correct.
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Answered by amardeepvt7 | 2024-06-16

The Canary Islands were primarily formed due to their location near a mantle hot spot, making option 2 the correct choice. This geological feature leads to volcanic activity, resulting in the formation of the islands. They are a part of Spain and have a rich volcanic history.
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Answered by amardeepvt7 | 2024-10-09