Geologists Have Discovered a Simple Mathematical Equation That Relates the Depth

question 83

Multiple Choice

Geologists have discovered a simple mathematical equation that relates the depth of the seafloor to crustal age.This relationship implies that the oceanic lithosphere

• A)floats on the asthenosphere.
• B)cools by conduction.
• C)cools by convection.
• D)is rigid.

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