What is the name of the tectonic feature that the Hawaiian Islands (right) repre

Question

What is the name of the tectonic feature that the Hawaiian Islands (right) represent? a. oceanic rift b. hot spot on ocean crust c. volcanic island arc d. hot spot on continental crust e. continental volcanic arc Note the age relationship between the Hawaiian Islands. If north is toward the top of the page, which direction is the lithospheric plate containing the Hawaiian Island moving? a. north b. south c. northwest d. southeast e. none of the above Bonus: If the star represents the area of current (active) volcanism, how fast (in cm/ year) is the lithospheric plate containing the Hawaiian Island moving. Show your work.

Explanation / Answer

3. Hot spot on ocean crust. Explanation : Due to a massive submarine ridge small volcanoes are visible. 4. Answer : d. Southeast. Explanation : From the image it can be seen that the plates moved towards southeast direction to Hotspot

Related Questions

Navigate

• Browse (All)
• Browse W
• Subjects

---

---

Integrity-first tutoring: explanations and feedback only — we do not complete graded work. Learn more.