Question

Which of the following statements is true? (1 point) Responses The interpretation of temperature data collected along the oceanic ridge supported the theory of seafloor spreading, which helped develop the theory of plate tectonics. The interpretation of temperature data collected along the oceanic ridge supported the theory of seafloor spreading, which helped develop the theory of plate tectonics. The interpretation of sonar data collected along the oceanic ridge helped reveal the epicenter of seafloor spreading, which helped develop the theory of plate tectonics. The interpretation of sonar data collected along the oceanic ridge helped reveal the epicenter of seafloor spreading, which helped develop the theory of plate tectonics. The interpretation of seismographic data collected along the oceanic ridge supported the concept of magma currents, which helped develop the theory of plate tectonics. The interpretation of seismographic data collected along the oceanic ridge supported the concept of magma currents, which helped develop the theory of plate tectonics. The interpretation of magnetic data collected along the oceanic ridge supported the concept of magma currents, which helped develop the theory of plate tectonics.

Answer 1

The true statement is:

The interpretation of temperature data collected along the oceanic ridge supported the theory of seafloor spreading, which helped develop the theory of plate tectonics.

Temperature data and associated geological evidence from oceanic ridges revealed that younger, hotter material is pushed up, creating new crust, which is a key component of seafloor spreading and thus supports the broader theory of plate tectonics.