Island chains and seamounts cross parts of the ocean floor. These oceanic islands and associated seamounts are

A. the same in character but different in origin from curved island arcs.
B. different in character and origin from curved island arcs.
C. different in character but the same in origin from curved island arcs.


Answer: B

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