The Hawaiian Islands are ________.

A. part of an island arc formed by a passive margin
B. part of an island arc formed by a subducting plate
C. part of an island chain formed by a passive margin
D. part of an island chain formed by a subducting plate
E. part of an island chain formed by a hot spot


Answer: E

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