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What is the main focus of paleomagnetism?
What is the main focus of paleomagnetism?
- Exploring the chemical composition of minerals
- Evaluating the strength and direction of the Earth's magnetic field in rocks (correct)
- Studying the remains of ancient organisms
- Analyzing the temperature of Earth's core
Why do certain rocks like basalt exhibit stronger remnant magnetism?
Why do certain rocks like basalt exhibit stronger remnant magnetism?
- Because they form at lower temperatures
- Due to their high density compared to other rocks
- Because of their higher quantities of magnetite (correct)
- Due to their higher quantities of quartz
How are paleomagnetic data useful in understanding Earth's history?
How are paleomagnetic data useful in understanding Earth's history?
- By observing the color variations in rock formations
- By analyzing the density of different rock types
- By decoding the magnetic signal preserved in rocks (correct)
- By studying the growth patterns of minerals
What important geological phenomenon is associated with the polarity reversals recorded in rocks?
What important geological phenomenon is associated with the polarity reversals recorded in rocks?
What is the lithosphere made up of according to the text?
What is the lithosphere made up of according to the text?
What theory was the plate tectonic theory derived from?
What theory was the plate tectonic theory derived from?
How did Alfred Wegener suggest the continents could 'drift' apart?
How did Alfred Wegener suggest the continents could 'drift' apart?
What technique do scientists use to track the movements of continents throughout geologic history?
What technique do scientists use to track the movements of continents throughout geologic history?
What process creates new crust at mid-ocean ridges?
What process creates new crust at mid-ocean ridges?
What are hot spots on Earth's surface associated with?
What are hot spots on Earth's surface associated with?
What is the main characteristic of a mantle plume?
What is the main characteristic of a mantle plume?
How do hot spots differ from other volcanos?
How do hot spots differ from other volcanos?
Why do volcanoes become extinct as they move away from hot spots?
Why do volcanoes become extinct as they move away from hot spots?
How do hot spots contribute to proving the validity of plate tectonics?
How do hot spots contribute to proving the validity of plate tectonics?
What information do scientists derive from the age of volcanoes located over hot spots?
What information do scientists derive from the age of volcanoes located over hot spots?
