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Characteristics of the Seafloor

Question 2 • 2026-27 AL-Earth and Space Science

Which information did the Glomar Challenger study in 1968?

Answer
A
the rate of seafloor spreading
B
the direction of seafloor spreading
C
the age of rocks in various places in the ocean
D
the contents of rocks in various places in the ocean

Explanation

In 1968, the Glomar Challenger drilled into the ocean floor and collected rock samples from different locations. Dating those rocks helped scientists determine their ages and test the idea of seafloor spreading, so the answer is “the age of rocks in various places in the ocean.”

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