Which Statement Best Describes Ocean Sediments near Mid-Ocean Ridges

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes ocean sediments near mid-ocean ridges?

• A) The layers of sediment reach 150 to 200 feet in thickness near mid-ocean ridges.
• B) Ocean sediments are greater than 200 million years in age at mid-ocean ridges.
• C) Ocean sediments are nearly absent near mid-ocean ridges.
• D) The layers alternate between fine-grained sediments and lava beds near mid-ocean ridges.

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