The chain of Hawaiian Islands is over 3,700 miles long. These islands form when crustal plates move over a hot spot in Earth's mantle. When the hot spot erupts in a volcano, magma becomes lava and is deposited, which forms a new island. Over time, which of the following happens?
A.
The plate is lifted up and the newly formed island is raised from the hot spot.
B.
The plate is pulled under and the newly formed island is separated from the hot spot.
C.
The plate becomes stable and the newly formed island is detached from the hot spot.
D.
The plate continues to move and the newly formed island moves away from the hot spot.