Question

What can scientists learn from magnetic striping patterns? Select the three correct answers.(2 points)
Responses

the location of ancient faults caused by seismic activity.
the location of ancient faults caused by seismic activity.

the year the next magnetic reversal will take place
the year the next magnetic reversal will take place

the speed of one plate as it subducts below another plate
the speed of one plate as it subducts below another plate

the direction plates are moving relative to each other
the direction plates are moving relative to each other

the cause of magnetic pole reversals
the cause of magnetic pole reversals

the exact location of the next earthquake along the California coast

Answer 1

Scientists can learn from magnetic striping patterns:

1. **The direction plates are moving relative to each other** - Magnetic striping patterns on the ocean floor provide evidence of seafloor spreading and the movement of tectonic plates.

2. **The speed of one plate as it subducts below another plate** - The rate at which magnetic striping patterns form can indicate the rate of plate movement, including subduction.

3. **The cause of magnetic pole reversals** - While not a direct observation, the patterns can offer insights into the history and frequency of magnetic field reversals.

The other options (such as predicting the next earthquake or magnetic reversal year) are not directly informed by magnetic striping patterns.