The Seafloor Spreading Hypothesis Predicts That the Mid-Ocean Ridges Should

question 74

Multiple Choice

The seafloor spreading hypothesis predicts that the mid-ocean ridges should be locations of rising asthenosphere. This prediction is supported by seismic data that indicates

• A) faster seismic wave velocities at the trenches.
• B) slower seismic wave velocities at the trenches.
• C) faster seismic wave velocities at the ridges.
• D) slower seismic wave velocities at the ridges.

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