What is the primary composition of the Hawaiian Islands?

Hawaiian Islands Formation and Features

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Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Sandstone
Metamorphic rocks
Igneous rocks
Sedimentary rocks
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What geological feature is Waimea Canyon known for?
Its dense forests
Its lava rock layers
Its coral reefs
Its sandy beaches
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where does Hawaii's lava originate?
The Earth's surface
The Earth's core
The Earth's crust
The Earth's mantle
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of the hotspot in the formation of the Hawaiian Islands?
It forms coral reefs
It leads to tsunamis
It creates volcanic islands
It causes earthquakes
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of the Pacific tectonic plate in the formation of the Hawaiian Islands?
It moves towards Africa
It moves towards Asia
It moves towards Europe
It remains stationary
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How fast is the Pacific plate moving towards Asia?
3.5 inches per year
5 inches per year
2 inches per year
1 inch per year
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How has Kauai transformed over time?
Through human intervention
Through tectonic shifts
Through erosion and vegetation growth
Through volcanic eruptions
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