What are some uses of magnetic reversals?

A. calculating rates of seafloor spreading
B. studying magnetic stripes on the seafloor
C. matching the patterns of reversals in a rock sequence to the magnetic timescale
D. All of these choices are correct.


Answer: D

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Fill in the blank with correct word.

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