Question

Scientists have noted patterns in the Earth's seafloor structures. For example, volcanic ridges are typically located in the center of the oceans, and trenches are typically located along the edges of continents. In addition, seafloor rocks found at the trenches are usually older than seafloor rocks found at the volcanic ridges. Which explanation of the past movement of the Earth's plates is best supported by this information?

Answer 1

past movement of the Earth's plates is best supported by : seafloor rocks found at the trenches are usually older than seafloor rocks found at the volcanic ridges.

Step-by-step explanation:

• The statement that refers to the origin of the rocks of the earth that have formed the plate tectonics, which is represented by their ages as the spreading of the seafloor is concerned.

• The older rocks found at the margin of the continents and the younger are found near the volcanic ridges and they have formed some 200 million years ago.