Which describes ocean rocks that are found near mid-ocean ridges?(1 point)

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They are older and form through the cementation of sediments.
They are older and form through the cementation of sediments.

They are younger and form through the cementation of sediments.
They are younger and form through the cementation of sediments.

They are older and form through the cooling of magma.
They are older and form through the cooling of magma.

They are younger and form through the cooling of magma.

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The correct response is:

They are younger and form through the cooling of magma.

Mid-ocean ridges are sites where magma rises from beneath the Earth's crust, cools, and solidifies to form new oceanic crust. This crust is younger compared to rocks found further away from the ridges.