In What Way Was the Production of the Hawaiian Islands

Multiple Choice

In what way was the production of the Hawaiian Islands on Earth similar to the production of some of the major mountains on Mars and Venus?

A) They were produced by hot-spot volcanism and upflow of heat from below.
B) They were produced by impacts of massive asteroids during the ancient heavy bombardment period and are now being eroded by wind and water.
C) They were produced by slow buildup of coral reefs in ancient oceans.
D) They were formed by upthrust from collisions of two tectonic plates.