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    The concept of sea floor spreading was first propounded by

    A)  F.B. Taylor

    B)  Harry Hess

    C)  Lowthian Green

    D)  A. Holmes

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

     The concept of sea floor spreading was first propounded by Harry Hess. Harry Hammond Hess was a geologist and United States Navy officer in World War II. Considered one of the "founding fathers" of the unifying theory of plate tectonics. Rear Admiral Harry Hammond Hess was born on May 24, 1906 in New York City.


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