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Physical Geography of Oceania — Quiz

Question 5 • World and Regional Geography (Semester)

How did the Hawaiian Islands form over time?

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A

Magma slowly bubbled up from beneath the ocean, creating volcanic land that became islands.

B

Coral reefs grew along the ocean floor, gathering sediment and creating land that lies very close to sea level.

C

Parts of continents broke off and drifted toward the middle of the Pacific Ocean before stopping.

D

Tectonic plates moved and shifted, lifting the seabed above the sea level.

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