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What did the magnetic strips prove in seafloor spreading?

They proved that the seafloor was spreading.


How to Diagram the process of seafloor spreading?

A diagram that shows how seafloor spreading works.


Seafloor spreading begins when?

Seafloor spreading is triggered by a rift in a continental land mass.


Which force is responsible for seafloor spreading?

Gravity in the oceanic crust is responsible for seafloor spreading.


What is the system of cracks that form where the seafloor is spreading apart called?

The system of cracks that form where the seafloor is spreading apart is called a mid-ocean ridge. These cracks are also known as rift zones and are where magma rises to create new oceanic crust.


Which observation was not instrumenntal in formulating the hypothesis of seafloor spreading?

The observation of the alternating magnetic stripes on the seafloor was instrumental in formulating the hypothesis of seafloor spreading.


What does seafloor spreading have to do with the theory of continental drift?

Seafloor Spreading helped move the Continents to their current location.


What seafloor is the process by which new crust is created when seafloor moves apart and magma rises?

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What is seafloor spreading and what forms as a result of seafloor spreading?

Seafloor spreading is the process by which new oceanic crust is formed at mid-ocean ridges as tectonic plates diverge and magma rises to the surface. This results in the creation of new ocean floor, leading to the expansion of ocean basins. As seafloor spreading occurs, features such as mid-ocean ridges, rift valleys, and volcanic islands can also form as a consequence. Additionally, this process contributes to the cycle of plate tectonics, influencing geological activity and the distribution of continents.


What is the Site of the seafloor spreading?

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Does seafloor spreading hold the plates in place?

No, seafloor spreading does not hold the plates in place. Seafloor spreading is a process that occurs at mid-ocean ridges where new oceanic crust is formed and spreads apart. It is driven by the movement of tectonic plates, which are actually responsible for holding the seafloor in place.


What does magma have to do with seafloor spreading?

When seafloor spreading occurs, it pushes the underground magma up though the new crust, creating a sort of volcano out of the new crust. Magma is a very important part in seafloor spreading. :]