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When new rock forms from magma old rocks gets pulled away. hot rocks gets bigger and goes up to the surface than gets cold and heavy and sinks back down.

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Is it true that the magnetism of the rocks along the ocean floor is consistent in that there is no reversal of polarity?

The rocks of the ocean floor are not consistent and do show past reversal of polarity. The statement in the question is false.


Where can you find the youngest rocks on the ocean floor?

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Is ocean floor smooth?

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Why do you think that old rocks are rare one ocean floor?

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What will you find on the ocean floor?

sand,rocks


What is an ocean floor?

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What if old rocks are rare are on the ocean floor?

It is believed that old rocks are rare on ocean floors bevause the floor has manny remains and we are not unable to reach them


The youngest rocks in the ocean floor are located at the mid ocean?

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What is an ocean floor sediment?

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How do you obtain samples of ocean floor rocks?

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