Match the term with the appropriate phrase. You may use each answer once, more than once or not at all.
-seafloor magnetic stripes
A)transform fault
B)spreading center
C)subduction zone

Question

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Seafloor magnetic stripes are formed at spreading centers, where new seafloor is created by the upwelling of magma from the mantle.

Answer: A
 Transform faults are a type of plate boundary where two plates slide past each other horizontally, often resulting in earthquakes. They are often found at the boundaries of spreading centers where seafloor magnetic stripes form.

Answer: C
 Subduction zones are a type of plate boundary where one plate is forced beneath another, usually resulting in deep-ocean trenches and volcanic activity. Seafloor magnetic stripes are not typically found at subduction zones.

Match the Term with the Appropriate Phrase