Question

Select the correct answer.
The Pacific plate is an oceanic tectonic plate. How did a hot spot and the Pacific plate interact to form the Hawaiian Islands?
A.
Both the hot spot and the plate remained stationary.
B.
Both the hot spot and the plate continuously moved.
C.
The plate was stationary, while the hot spot constantly moved.
D.
The hot spot was stationary, while the plate constantly moved.

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is B, The Moved towards each other

Answer 2

Answer:

A

Explanation:

The Hawaiian Islands were formed by such a hot spot occurring in the middle of the Pacific Plate. While the hot spot itself is fixed, the plate is moving. So, as the plate moved over the hot spot, the string of islands that make up the Hawaiian Island chain were formed.