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Which was not included in the support for harry hess's hypothesis sea floor spreading?

Granitic strips in the ocean floor ... Novanet


Bands of magnetic material in the sea floor that have opposite poles or exhibit magnetic reversal can provide evidence for sea floor spreading true or false?

True. Bands of magnetic material in the sea floor that have opposite poles or exhibit magnetic reversal provide evidence for sea floor spreading. This is because as new oceanic crust forms at mid-ocean ridges, Earth's magnetic field periodically reverses, creating magnetic stripes on the ocean floor that align with the direction of the magnetic field at that time.


How do ocean ridges and deep-sea trenches support the theory of sea floor spreading?

Ocean ridges and deep-sea trenches support the theory of sea floor spreading through the process of plate tectonics. At ocean ridges, new oceanic crust is formed as magma rises and solidifies, pushing the existing crust apart. Deep-sea trenches are areas where old oceanic crust is being subducted back into the mantle, completing the cycle of sea floor spreading. This continuous movement of crust at ridges and trenches provides evidence for the theory of sea floor spreading and the movement of tectonic plates.


What are two pieces of evidence that support the theory of sea floor spreading?

1) mapping of magnetic reversals 2) the nice fit you get by placing places like South America and Africa next to each other. ( &3) fossil evidence of both plants and animals.)


How are earthquake patterns used to provide evidence of sea floor spreading?

Earthquake patterns, including their depth and distribution, can provide evidence of sea floor spreading by showing a concentration of earthquakes along mid-ocean ridges where new oceanic crust is being formed. As tectonic plates diverge and new crust is created, stress builds up and is released through earthquakes. The pattern of earthquakes along mid-ocean ridges provides a visual representation of the tectonic activity associated with sea floor spreading.