The mechanism of formation of the Hawaiian Islands is directly responsible for the ________ island being the youngest and having current volcanic activity.
A) center
B) northwestern-most
C) southeastern-most
D) smallest
E) terrane-covered

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The Hawaiian Islands are formed as the Pacific Plate moves over a hot spot in the Earth's mantle, causing magma to rise and form volcanoes. As the plate continues to move, the older volcanoes become extinct and erode while new ones form to the southeast. Therefore, the southeastern-most island (Hawaii or the Big Island) is the youngest and currently has active volcanic activity.

The Mechanism of Formation of the Hawaiian Islands Is Directly