sEAFLOOR sPREADING

What is seafloor spreading?

• 1. A process that explains the formation of mountains.

• 1. A process that helps explain the theory of tectonic plates.

• 1. A method for measuring ocean depth.

• 1. A technique for predicting earthquakes.

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Where does seafloor spreading occur?

• 1. At the edges of continents.

• 1. In the deep ocean trenches.

• 1. At mid-ocean ridges.

• 1. Near coastal areas.

What happens to the age of rocks as you move away from the mid-ocean ridge?

• 1. The rocks get younger.

• 1. The age of rocks is unpredictable.

• 1. The rocks stay the same age.

• 1. The rocks get older.

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What can the movement of tectonic plates cause?

• 1. The formation of deserts.

• 1. Earthquakes, volcanoes, and the formation of mountains.

• 1. Changes in weather patterns.

• 1. The creation of new species.

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What evidence does seafloor spreading provide?

• 1. Evidence for the dynamic nature of our planet.

• 1. Evidence for the existence of life in the ocean.

• 1. Evidence for the stability of tectonic plates.

• Evidence for the static nature of Earth's surface

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