Magnetism and Plate Tectonics Quick Check

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What can scientists learn from magnetic striping patterns? Select the three correct answers.(2 points)
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the exact location of the next earthquake along the California coast
the exact location of the next earthquake along the California coast

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

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

the year the next magnetic reversal will take place
the year the next magnetic reversal will take place
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Answer 1

From magnetic striping patterns, scientists can learn:

1. The direction plates are moving relative to each other.
2. The cause of magnetic pole reversals.
3. The speed of one plate as it subducts below another plate.

These three responses relate directly to the information that can be derived from the study of magnetic striping, which is a result of the periodic reversal of Earth's magnetic field and the movement of tectonic plates. The other options do not pertain to what can be learned from magnetic striping.