Multiple Choice
The rate of seafloor spreading can be calculated by
A) the magnetic pattern generated at the ocean floor.
B) knowing the dates for magnetic pole reversals,and the distance from the location of a known reversal site to the ocean ridge.
C) looking at the magnetic tape recording of the ocean floor.
D) the rate of seafloor spreading cannot be calculated.
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