ConcepTest: Axis of Ridge
This material was originally created for
Starting Point:Introductory Geology and is replicated here as part of the SERC Pedagogic Service.
Question:
This is part of a magnetic profile across an oceanic ridge system. The profile shows both positive and negative anomalies. Based on the symmetry of the patterns, where is the axis of the ridge located?
a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
e. E
a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
e. E
Student Responses:
No data yet. The correct response is D.
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