Magnetic patterns develop on the seafloor as basaltic lava erupts and cools, and

A. silicic minerals align with Earth's magnetic field.
B. iron-rich minerals align parallel to the oceanic rift.
C. iron-rich minerals align with Earth's magnetic field.


Answer: C

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