1a. given that hawaii is a hot spot volcano, can you explain how the islands formed, and why the northwestern islands are smaller than the big island? ( also, which direction is the pacific plate moving in the vicinity of hawaii? )

b. describe how magmas are produced at continental rifts.

c. where do most of the world’s biggest volcanoes lie and why? explain in detail.

d. explain the difference between rhyolite and granite in detail.

e. what makes rocks melt? describe in detail.