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Characteristics of the Seafloor

Question 5 • GCS 2025-2026 Earth Environmental Science CR

Why do rocks on the ocean floor form a pattern of magnetized stripes?

Answer
A
The rocks contain iron that points in the direction the rocks move away from the ridge.
B
The rocks are composed of different materials depending on when they formed.
C
The rocks change shapes as a result of the pushing and pulling of seafloor spreading.
D
The rocks contain iron that points in different directions depending on Earth's polarity.
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