Earth's Changing Surface Unit Test 5 of 125 of 12 Items Question Use the map to answer the question below. The volcanic islands of Hawaii formed at different times. The islands are arranged in a chain. Based on this information, what can be inferred about the origin of the Hawaiian islands? (1 point) Responses Two plates under the Pacific Ocean gradually move one over the other forming volcanoes on the top of the boundaries; big plates form volcanoes that break the ocean’s surface and form islands. Two plates under the Pacific Ocean gradually move one over the other forming volcanoes on the top of the boundaries; big plates form volcanoes that break the ocean’s surface and form islands. Heat from a hot spot of Earth’s mantle below the Pacific Ocean rises and forms underwater volcanoes. The hot spot moves slowly enough for the volcano to keep growing, and the volcano breaks the ocean’s surface to form an island. Heat from a hot spot of Earth’s mantle below the Pacific Ocean rises and forms underwater volcanoes. The hot spot moves slowly enough for the volcano to keep growing, and the volcano breaks the ocean’s surface to form an island. Two plates under the Pacific Ocean collide and quickly form volcanoes at their boundaries; big collisions form volcanoes that break the ocean’s surface and form islands. Two plates under the Pacific Ocean collide and quickly form volcanoes at their boundaries; big collisions form volcanoes that break the ocean’s surface and form islands. Heat from a hot spot of Earth’s mantle below the Pacific Ocean rises and forms underwater volcanoes. The Pacific Plate moves slowly enough for the volcano to keep growing, and the volcano breaks the ocean’s surface to form an

Answer 1

The best inference about the origin of the Hawaiian islands based on the information provided is:

"Heat from a hot spot of Earth’s mantle below the Pacific Ocean rises and forms underwater volcanoes. The hot spot moves slowly enough for the volcano to keep growing, and the volcano breaks the ocean’s surface to form an island."

This response correctly describes the process by which the Hawaiian islands were formed, emphasizing the role of the mantle hot spot and the movement of the Pacific Plate over time.