Magnetism and Plate Tectonics Quick Check

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

the speed of one plate as it subducts below another plate

the location of ancient faults caused by seismic activity.

the direction plates are moving relative to each other

the cause of magnetic pole reversals

the year the next magnetic reversal will take place

the exact location of the next earthquake along the California coast

5 answers

The three correct answers are:

1. The direction plates are moving relative to each other
2. The cause of magnetic pole reversals
3. The location of ancient faults caused by seismic activity.
Magnetism and Plate Tectonics Quick Check
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Question
Identify the factors that cause magnetic stripes to form along the ocean floor. Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses

Plates move as new rock forms, which causes magnetic direction to skew away from normal.

Rock forming at the oceanic ridge pushes older rock outward in both directions.

Magma acquires the magnetic direction present on Earth when it hardens into rock

Magnetic direction of rock changes as Earth’s magnetic poles drift.
The two correct answers are:

1. Plates move as new rock forms, which causes magnetic direction to skew away from normal.
2. Magma acquires the magnetic direction present on Earth when it hardens into rock.
Magnetism and Plate Tectonics Quick Check
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Question
Rocks become magnetic when(1 point)
Responses

Earth's magnetic field reverses direction.

rocks are heated to extreme temperatures.

continents move.

iron particles within the rock align with Earth's magnetic field.
The correct answer is "iron particles within the rock align with Earth's magnetic field."