Geologists Have Formulated a Simple Mathematical Equation That Can Predict

question 38

Multiple Choice

Geologists have formulated a simple mathematical equation that can predict the depth of oceans.According to their equation,on what does the water depth primarily depend?

• A)distance from shore
• B)age of the seafloor
• C)distance from the nearest mid-ocean ridge
• D)none of the above

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