Island chains and seamounts cross parts of the ocean floor. These oceanic islands and associated seamounts are:
A) different in character and origin from curved island arcs
B) the same in character but different in origin from curved island arcs
C) different in character but the same in origin from curved island arcs

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Island chains and seamounts are different in character and origin from curved island arcs. Island chains and seamounts often result from hotspots or other volcanic activity, while curved island arcs typically form from subduction zone activity where one tectonic plate is forced under another.

Island Chains and Seamounts Cross Parts of the Ocean Floor