What happens to the age of the Hawaiian Islands moving away from the hot spot?
A) They get older
B) They get younger
C) The age does not change

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The Hawaiian Islands are formed as the Pacific Plate moves over a stationary hot spot. As the plate moves, older islands move away from the hot spot, and new islands form over it, making the islands older as they move away.

What Happens to the Age of the Hawaiian Islands Moving