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based on the map chose the answer that best describes the age of the hawaiian islands. the big island of hawaii is further from the hotspot and the oldest island. oahu is closest to the hotspot and the oldest island. oahu is further from the hotspot and the youngest island. the big island of hawaii is closest to the hotspot and the youngest island.
The Hawaiian Islands are formed by a hotspot in the Earth's mantle. As the tectonic plate moves over the stationary hotspot, new islands are formed. The island closest to the hotspot is the youngest, and the big island of Hawaii is currently closest to the hotspot.
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The big island of hawaii is closest to the hotspot and the youngest island.