Which of the following pieces of evidence supports the theory of plate tectonics
ID: 861 • Letter: W
Question
Which of the following pieces of evidence supports the theory of plate tectonics?
increased thickness of sediment atop younger ocean crust
magnetic stripes running parallel to mid-ocean ridges
locations of earthquakes and volcanoes away from plate boundaries
older average age of ocean crust relative to continental crust
absence of ancient glacial rocks near the equator
increased thickness of sediment atop younger ocean crust
magnetic stripes running parallel to mid-ocean ridges
locations of earthquakes and volcanoes away from plate boundaries
older average age of ocean crust relative to continental crust
absence of ancient glacial rocks near the equator
Explanation / Answer
locations of earthquakes and volcanoes away from plate boundaries