22.11 - Paleomagnetism and Plate Tectonics
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What is paleomagnetism?
💡 Hint: Think about how rocks preserve history.
What do magnetic stripes on the ocean floor indicate?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens at mid-ocean ridges.
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What does paleomagnetism study?
💡 Hint: It's about how rocks tell us stories about the Earth's magnetic past.
True or False: The magnetic stripes on the ocean floor are evidence for the stationary nature of tectonic plates.
💡 Hint: Think about the dynamic processes of plate tectonics.
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How does paleomagnetism support plate tectonics in conjunction with geological events like volcanic eruptions?
💡 Hint: Consider how formation processes align with magnetic records.
Discuss the relationship between paleomagnetism and climate change as it pertains to continental drift.
💡 Hint: Think about the geographical diversity and how it influences weather.
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