How Does the Age of Ocean Rock Vary with Distance

question 77

Multiple Choice

How does the age of ocean rock vary with distance from ocean ridges?

• A)Only young rocks are found near the ridges with progressively older rocks appearing with distance from the ridges.
• B)The oldest rocks are found adjacent to the ridges,with progressively younger rocks found with distance from the ridges.
• C)All rocks in oceans basins are the same age.
• D)The age of rocks varies with distance from subduction zones only.
• E)The age of rocks within ocean basins varies with depth rather than distance from ocean ridges.

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