What do the island chains of Hawaii, Tahiti, and Tristan da Cunha have in common?
A) They formed from hot spots.
B) They are part of island arcs.
C) They are part of an oceanic plateau.
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Q19: What information can be determined directly by
Q20: The source of heat for the water
Q21: Oceanic plateaus form from basaltic volcanism originating
Q22: This figure shows ages of seafloor. Which
Q23: This figure shows ages of seafloor. Which
Q25: Hot spots form linear island chains because:
A)
Q26: Most oceanic plateaus are:
A) small pieces rifted
Q27: Most oceanic islands and seamounts are:
A) small
Q28: The area behind an island arc that
Q29: This figure shows ages of seafloor. Which
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