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Because it has a larger population.
It's larger simply because of the way the land in the area formed due to volcanic eruptions.
The larger population is most likely due to the larger size of the island as people chose to settle on the larger land and urban centers began to spring up.
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The Big Island does NOT have a large population- it is mainly rural, with 185,079 residents. Oahu, which has the state Capitol (Honolulu) has a much larger population- 953,207 residents
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∙ 15y agobecause the volanic activity, it has produced ash and rock in more than one place in the same area (which is what causes the islands) so more than one island 'popped up'
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∙ 12y agobecause the plate tectonics formed the volcanos at different locations and at different times.
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∙ 11y agoHawaii is not purposely separated by man or any other thing, it is geographically situated at bit away from North America continent.
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∙ 11y agothat's how its made
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What is the main land form of Hawaii?
Islands.
What islands form a chain in the pacific?
Hawaii, and alaska
What is a hula?
A hula dance is a form of entertainment in Hawaii and other Pacific islands.
What happens as a tectonic plate moves over a plume?
A volcano. In the middle of an ocean, it also sometimes forms islands (like Hawaii)
What is the only state in the United States that is made up of islands?
Hawaii is the only state in the US that is made up of islands.
Is Hawaii in the Cook Islands?
No, the Cook Islands are south of Hawaii,
In witch ocean are there islands of Hawaii?
The islands of Hawaii are in the North Pacific Ocean.
How many major islands are in there the state of Hawaii?
Hawaii consists of eight "main" islands.There are eight "main" islands in Hawaii.
Which islands did the kilauea volcano form?
Kilauea makers up part of Hawaii (the big island).
What is the state that is made out of several islands?
The state in the U.S. that is made up of islands is the state of Hawaii.
What is another name for the sandwich islands?
In 1778, Captain James Cook gave the name "Sandwich islands" to what is now known as the Hawaiian islands, or Hawaii.
Which of the hawaiian islands is farthest south Hawaii maui Oahu?
Hawaii is farthest south of said Hawaiian islands
