This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Explain how paleomagnetism is relevant to the study of ... (Read 7 times)

hubes95

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 561
on: Aug 7, 2018
Explain how paleomagnetism is relevant to the study of paleogeography.

Question 2

Discuss the major sources of evidence for the theory of plate tectonics.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

aadams68

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 317
Reply #1 on: Aug 7, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Paleomagnetism is a record of Earth's magnetic field that becomes frozen in rocks. Paleomagnetism also records the reversals of the north and south magnetic poles. The declination and inclination of paleomagnetic records can also be used to reconstruct the position of plates in the past.

Answer to Question 2

Coastlines of the continents fit together like puzzle pieces, and mountain ranges and rock types match across the boundaries. Some evidence of glacial flow only makes sense when continents are put together based on tectonic evidence. Terrestrial fossil ranges span adjacent continents. More recently, paleomagnetism has been used to reconstruct plate positions and spreading center activity.


hubes95

  • Member
  • Posts: 561
Reply 2 on: Aug 7, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

rachel

  • Member
  • Posts: 323
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

A headache when you wake up in the morning is indicative of sinusitis. Other symptoms of sinusitis can include fever, weakness, tiredness, a cough that may be more severe at night, and a runny nose or nasal congestion.

Did you know?

Tobacco depletes the body of vitamins A, C, and E, which can result in any of the following: dry hair, dry skin, dry eyes, poor growth, night blindness, abscesses, insomnia, fatigue, reproductive system problems, sinusitis, pneumonia, frequent respiratory problems, skin disorders, weight loss, rickets, osteomalacia, nervousness, muscle spasms, leg cramps, extremity numbness, bone malformations, decayed teeth, difficulty in walking, irritability, restlessness, profuse sweating, increased uric acid (gout), joint damage, damaged red blood cells, destruction of nerves, infertility, miscarriage, and many types of cancer.

Did you know?

Lower drug doses for elderly patients should be used first, with titrations of the dose as tolerated to prevent unwanted drug-related pharmacodynamic effects.

Did you know?

Allergies play a major part in the health of children. The most prevalent childhood allergies are milk, egg, soy, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, and seafood.

Did you know?

The word drug comes from the Dutch word droog (meaning "dry"). For centuries, most drugs came from dried plants, hence the name.

A study by Seehausen and van Alphen involving the effects of male coloration on female choice in Afr A study by Seehausen and van Alphen involving the effects of male coloration on female choice in Afr
Results from sequential study of two cohorts tested at three ages and at three different points in t Results from sequential study of two cohorts tested at three ages and at three different points in t
Leonardo da Vinci, Study of Human Proportion: The Vitruvian Man. Leonardo da Vinci, Study of Human Proportion: The Vitruvian Man.
Ramey's study, children from poverty-level families IQ experiment Ramey's study, children from poverty-level families IQ experiment
Please explain the different Rf values for xanthophyll’s in paper chromatography compared to ... Please explain the different Rf values for xanthophyll’s in paper chromatography compared to ...
The study of how traits such as flower color are passed from generation to generation provided the m The study of how traits such as flower color are passed from generation to generation provided the m
Video: Interview with an Anorexic Woman (Part 2 of 2)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library