Given a scientific question and its correct answer, generate supporting facts for the answer. This supporting fact can be an explanation for the answer to the given question.
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Question: Question: The yellowstone hot spot is a famous example of a what? Answer: continental hot spot

Answer: Hot spots are found within continents, but not as commonly as within oceans. The Yellowstone hot spot is a famous example of a continental hot spot.

Question: Question: What type of waste is eliminated from the body through the anus? Answer: solid

Answer: solid waste that remains after food is digested and is eliminated from the body through the anus.

Question: Question: What is the modern periodic table based on? Answer: atomic number

Answer:
The modern periodic table is based on atomic number. Elements in each period go from metals on the left to metalloids and then nonmetals on the right. Within groups, elements have similar properties.