The formation of the Hawaiian Islands is due to … ?


Answer: Hot spot activity

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Explain the processes that lead to mudflows, and why they are hazardous to life and property

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The term "ladder fuels" refers to ________.

A. an evolutionary hierarchy of flammable plants, from primitive ferns to complex flowering trees B. a hierarchy of carbon-rich flammable materials, from wood to peat, coal, and petroleum products C. extinguishing materials used by urban firefighters D. vegetation of varying heights, which allow fire to quickly climb upward E. fuel made of old woodworking scraps and workbenches

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Briefly describe where each of the following features is found in the Earth's general circulation. What meteorological conditions might be associated with each feature?  horse latitudestrade windsITCZ polar frontdoldrums 

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