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Why do magnetic stripes appear on the seafloor?

A. Rocks align themselves to Earth's gravitational field.

B. Different types of rocks align differently to magnetic fields.

C. The seafloor spreads apart, creating new rocks that record
magnetic orientation.

D. Cooled rocks change their magnetic orientation when the pole
reverses.

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Answer:

Option C

The seafloor spreads apart, creating new rocks that record  magnetic orientation

Explanation:

When the seafloor spreads apart and creates new rocks that record magnetic orientation leading to appearance of magnetic stripes. During the process of formation of magnetic stripes at the sea floor, the oceanic crust pull apart and magma comes up to the surface then subsequently spill out to form new bands.

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Answer:

C

the seafloor spreads apart creating new rocks that record magnetic orientation.

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