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    The Hawaiian Islands Owe Their Existence to the Process of Volcanism
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The Hawaiian Islands Owe Their Existence to the Process of Volcanism

Question 2

Question 2

Multiple Choice

The Hawaiian Islands owe their existence to the process of volcanism that is directly related to


A) plate tectonics.
B) subduction.
C) a hot spot.
D) transform faulting.

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