If a Magnetic Stripe Is 120 Km Wide and Formed

question 39

Multiple Choice

If a magnetic stripe is 120 km wide and formed over 4 m.y., what would the rate of seafloor spreading be?

• A) 30 km/m.y.
• B) 116 km/m.y.
• C) .03 km/m.y.

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