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newbem

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The Hawaiian Islands and the Emperor seamount chain were formed when the Pacific plate rode over a(n) ______________.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

A(n) ______________ is the surface expression of magma that originates in the asthenosphere and deeper.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

hot spot

Answer to Question 2

hot spot



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again



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