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

Question

Responses

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

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

the exact location of the next earthquake along the California coast

Answer 1

From magnetic striping patterns, scientists can learn the following:

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

The other options related to the location of ancient faults, the year of the next magnetic reversal, and the exact location of the next earthquake along the California coast are not directly informed by magnetic striping patterns.