Question

Which evidence originally supported Hess's idea of seafloor spreading in 1968?

Younger rocks are closer to mid-ocean ridges.
The destruction of crust occurs at deep-sea trenches.
O Oceanic rocks are pillow-shaped when formed.
O Rocks across the ocean floor have alternating magnetic stripes.

Answer 1

My notes say it A: Younger rocks are closer to mid-ocean ridges.

Step-by-step explanation:

This was discovered in the 1960's And proves that the new rock formed is pushing the sea floor.

My notes:

In the 1960s, scientists discovered that the mid-ocean ridges were a source of new crust material.

They went deep under sea and down to the mid-ocean ridge in a submarine called Alvin.

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Answer 2

A. Younger rocks are closer to Mid-ocean ridges

Step-by-step explanation: