The Hawaiian Islands were formed by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The Hawaiian Islands were formed by:

A. Transform Faulting

B. Glacial Deposition

C. River Sedimentation

D. Hotspot Volcanism

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

The Hawaiian Islands formed as the Pacific Plate moved over a stationary mantle hotspot.

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