Currently, the rate of sea-floor spreading in the Atlantic is thought to be ________,
A) 0 centimeters per year (stopped)
B) less than 1 centimeter per year
C) 10 meters per year
D) 100 meters per year
E) 1 kilometer per year

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The current rate of sea-floor spreading in the Atlantic is estimated to be less than 1 centimeter per year. This has been determined through various methods such as GPS measurements, sonar mapping, and magnetic anomaly data.

Currently, the Rate of Sea-Floor Spreading in the Atlantic Is