The Hawaiian island chain is an example of a(n)________.
A) island volcanic arc
B) continental volcanic arc
C) hot-spot island chain
D) stratovolcanic assembly

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The Hawaiian island chain is formed through a hot-spot, a place where the mantle is exceptionally hot and rises to the surface to form a volcano. As the Pacific plate moves over the hot-spot, a linear chain of volcanoes is formed. Therefore, the Hawaiian island chain is an example of a hot-spot island chain.

The Hawaiian Island Chain Is an Example of A(n)________