Multiple Choice
The locations and ages of islands in the Hawaiian Island chain can be used to show
A) The direction of drift of North America.
B) The rate and direction of movement of the Pacific Plate.
C) The size of earthquakes to be expected in the Pacific Ocean.
D) All of the choices are correct.
Correct Answer:
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