Which is a result of Earth's magnetic poles reversing over time? (1 point)

Question

O distinct bands in rocks that contain magnetic particles
O volcanoes occurring at tectonic plate boundaries
O magma rising to the ocean floor at mid-ocean ridges
O high amounts of iron found in ocean rocks

Answer 1

The correct answer is: distinct bands in rocks that contain magnetic particles.

This phenomenon is known as magnetic striping, which occurs due to the periodic reversal of Earth's magnetic poles and is recorded in the rocks that form at mid-ocean ridges. As new magma rises and cools, iron-rich minerals align with the current magnetic field, creating distinct bands that show the history of magnetic reversals.