A Core Sample Is Taken 100 Km West of and Parallel

question 55

Multiple Choice

A core sample is taken 100 km west of and parallel to a ridge system. Magnetic readings of the rock show a reversal of the Earth's magnetic field. How many km east of the ridge system must scientists travel to collect a core sample with the same magnetic properties?

• A) 50
• B) 100
• C) 200
• D) 0 km; collect the sample directly at the ridge

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