Which of the following statements about seamounts is false?
A)They are steep volcanic peaks in ocean basins.
B)They are most common in the Pacific Ocean.
C)Islands are seamounts that are higher than sea level.
D)Iceland is an example of a giant seamount in the Atlantic Ocean.

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Iceland is not a seamount, but a large island formed by a combination of volcanic and tectonic activity at the boundary between the North American and Eurasian plates.

Which of the Following Statements About Seamounts Is False