Ck 12: Earth Science: Seafloor: Characteristics and Spreading Study Guide

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A brief overview of the methods scientists use to study the ocean seafloor and the features that can be found there. Discusses the magnetic polarity of the seafloor and the four magnetic periods in its past. The seafloor spreading hypothesis is also described. Includes several questions to check understanding.