This Figure Shows a Northwest-Southeast Line of Islands and Seamounts

question 96

Multiple Choice

This figure shows a northwest-southeast line of islands and seamounts near Hawaii. If location 3 has the oldest rocks and Hawaii 1) has the youngest rocks, which way is the plate moving with respect to the hot spot?

• A) northwest
• B) southeast
• C) northwest and southeast
• D) it is not moving in a consistent direction

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Definitions:

Cartilages

A type of flexible connective tissue found in various areas of the body like joints, rib cage, and ear, offering support and structure.

Upper Respiratory Tract

The part of the respiratory system that includes the nose, nasal passages, pharynx, and larynx, which serve as entryways for air into the body.

Pharynx

A muscular tube that connects the mouth and nasal passages to the esophagus and larynx, serving both respiratory and digestive functions.

Larynx

The voice box located in the neck through which air passes to the lungs, and contains vocal cords that produce sound.