Which of the following is oldest?
A) Hawaiian Islands
B) Hawaiian Seamounts
C) Emperor Seamounts
D) East Pacific Rise

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The Emperor Seamounts are estimated to be around 80 million years old, making them the oldest of the options given. The Hawaiian Islands and Hawaiian Seamounts are both younger, with the Hawaiian Islands being around 4 million years old and the Hawaiian Seamounts being around 80-45 million years old. The East Pacific Rise is also relatively young, with the oldest rocks being around 15 million years old.

Which of the Following Is Oldest