What does the Hawaiian Ridge–Emperor Seamount Chain include besides islands?
Correct answer(s):
- Submerged extinct volcanic mountains
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Hawaii Facts
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Which geographic pattern fits the broad ages of the main Hawaiian islands?
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- Older islands generally lie northwest of younger islands
How can an old volcanic island become lower and smaller over time?
Correct answer(s):
- Erosion and subsidence
What typically happens after lava cools to form a new rock surface?
Correct answer(s):
- Soil and vegetation can gradually develop
Which statement is correct about Hawaiian volcanoes?
Correct answer(s):
- Not every Hawaiian volcano is currently erupting
Why can a tourism downturn affect several industries at once?
Correct answer(s):
- Hotels, restaurants, transport, and retail depend partly on visitors
What is the general relationship between elevation and air temperature in Hawaii?
Correct answer(s):
- Higher elevations tend to be cooler
What can increase the cost of operating a business in Hawaii?
Correct answer(s):
- Imported fuel and goods
What combination mainly produces orographic rainfall in Hawaii?
Correct answer(s):
- Moist prevailing winds and rising mountain terrain
What does Papahānaumokuākea conservation protect?
Correct answer(s):
- Marine ecosystems and Native Hawaiian cultural resources
Why does watershed protection matter for Hawaii’s drinking water?
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- It helps sustain groundwater recharge
Which set lists important coastal hazards for Hawaii?
Correct answer(s):
- High surf, erosion, and tsunami flooding
What is true of the University of Hawaiʻi system?
Correct answer(s):
- It includes institutions on several islands
Why do scientists study Hawaiian volcanoes in the field?
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- To observe geology and assess volcanic hazards
Which combination of settings supports science research in Hawaii?
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- High mountain sites and ocean environments
What geological evidence supports movement of the Pacific Plate over time?
Correct answer(s):
- Progressively older volcanoes along the Hawaiian chain
How can a hotspot create a chain of volcanoes?
Correct answer(s):
- A moving plate carries older volcanoes away from the magma source
Why do many Hawaiian shield volcanoes have gentle slopes?
Correct answer(s):
- Their relatively fluid lava can spread over wide areas
Which wartime measure governed much of Hawaii during World War II?
Correct answer(s):
- Martial law
Why is aloha more than a simple greeting?
Correct answer(s):
- It also expresses cultural ideas of care and relationships