Multiple Choice
The Hawai'ian Islands and the Emperor Seamount chain were formed by:
A) a hot spot that migrates to the northwest beneath the Pacific plate.
B) the Pacific plate, which is moving in a northwest direction over a stationary hot spot.
C) the Pacific plate, which is moving in a southeast direction over a stationary hot spot.
D) a hot spot that migrates to the southeast beneath the Pacific plate.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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