In Hawaii, the direction of movement of the "hot spot" means that the ________ is the oldest part of the island chain.
A) northwestern islands
B) center islands
C) southeastern islands
D) largest island
E) rainiest island

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The hot spot in Hawaii is currently located under the southeastern end of the island chain, near the Big Island. As the Pacific Plate moves to the northwest over the stationary hot spot, it creates a chain of islands, with the newest island (Big Island) at the southeast end and the oldest islands at the northwest end. Therefore, the northwestern islands (such as Kauai and Niihau) are the oldest part of the island chain.

In Hawaii, the Direction of Movement of the "Hot Spot