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5/10 what discovery by harry hess led to the development of plate tecto…

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what discovery by harry hess led to the development of plate tectonics theory?
volcanoes in the arctic ocean
icebergs in the indian ocean
fossils in the pacific ocean
mountain ranges in the atlantic ocean

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Harry Hess's research focused on seafloor features. He discovered mid-ocean ridges (underwater mountain ranges) in the Atlantic Ocean, which provided key evidence for seafloor spreading, a foundational concept for plate tectonics theory. The other options are unrelated to his work.

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Mountain ranges in the Atlantic Ocean