Multiple choice general knowledge

Hawaii is moving toward Japan inches every year

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Explanation

The Pacific tectonic plate is moving northwestward at approximately 4 inches (about 10 cm) per year, carrying the Hawaiian islands with it toward Japan. This plate motion is driven by mantle convection and causes earthquakes and volcanic activity in the region.

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