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How are magnetic stripes near mid ocean ridges evidence for sea floor spreading?

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Answer: A magnetic material called hematite found near mid-ocean ridges records positive and negative in stripes parallel to the ridge, evidence that over time the crust was produced and pushed away from that ridge over time.

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Scientists studied the patterns on rocks on the ocean floor. hope this helps
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