Question

1. which is an example of a continental island?

a. new zealand
b. the marshall islands
c. hawaii

Explanation:

Define continental islands

Continental islands are bodies of land that lie on the continental shelf of a continent and were once connected to that continent.

Analyze the options

Using the Oceania Islands knowledge point:

• New Zealand: Situated on a submerged continent (Zealandia) and composed of ancient continental crust.
• The Marshall Islands: Composed of low-lying coral atolls.
• Hawaii: Volcanic islands formed by a hotspot in the oceanic crust.

Identify the correct match

New Zealand is the only option that consists of continental crust, making it a continental island.

Answer:

• A. New Zealand (Correct answer)
• B. The Marshall Islands
• C. Hawaii