Based on plate movement over a hot spot, the oldest of the Hawaiian Islands listed would be Kauai. The Hawaiian Islands are formed by volcanic activity as the Pacific Plate moves over a stationary hot spot. As the plate moves, newer islands are formed while older islands are carried away from the hot spot. In this case, Kauai is the oldest island among the options provided.
Basejavascript:void(0)d on plate movement over a Hot Spot, which of of the Hawaiian Islands below would be the oldest?
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Loihi
Loihi
Hawaii
Hawaii
Maui
Maui
Oahu
Oahu
Kauai
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