Measured rates of sea-floor spreading range from ______ cm/year.
A) 0.1 to 1
B) 100 to 1000
C) 1000 to 10,000
D) 1 to 24
E) 0.01 to 0.1

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Measured rates of sea-floor spreading range from 1 to 24 cm/year, according to scientific research. While there may be some variability in these measurements due to factors such as local tectonic activity, this range is generally accepted as an accurate representation of the speed at which the sea floor is spreading.

Measured Rates of Sea-Floor Spreading Range from ______ Cm/year