Which of the Following Is True

question 168

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true?

• A)The age of the sea floor is the same in most areas of the ocean.
• B)The age of the sea floor does not follow a discernable pattern.
• C)The age of the sea floor increases with increasing distance from a midocean ridge.
• D)The age of the sea floor increases with increasing distance from a trench.
• E)The oldest sea floor material is several billion years in age.

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