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

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The Hawaiian Islands were formed by:

A. Hotspot Volcanism

B. River Sedimentation

C. Transform Faulting

D. Glacial Deposition

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

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

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