What do the island chains of Hawaii, Tahiti, and Tristan da Cunha have in common?

A) They formed from hot spots.
B) They are part of island arcs.
C) They are part of an oceanic plateau.


A) They formed from hot spots.

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What process forms rocks with porphyritic texture?

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What will be an ideal response?

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