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Select the statement that best explains the formation of the Hawaiian Islands.
The Hawaiian Islands were formed because of volcanic activity.
The Hawaiian Islands were formed because compaction and cementation.
The Hawaiian Islands were formed because of erosion and deposition.
The Hawaiian Islands were formed because of extreme heat and pressure.
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The Hawaiian Islands were formed because of volcanic activity.
A hotspot in the mantle produced magma that erupted through the Pacific Plate, building volcanic (mainly shield) islands. As the plate moved, new volcanoes formed, creating the island chain.
A hotspot in the mantle produced magma that erupted through the Pacific Plate, building volcanic (mainly shield) islands. As the plate moved, new volcanoes formed, creating the island chain.
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