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Which pattern describes the ages of ocean rocks based on core samples from the ocean floor?(1 point)

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Younger rocks are warmer and are located closer to mid-ocean ridges.
Younger rocks are warmer and are located closer to mid-ocean ridges.

Younger rocks are colder and are located closer to subduction zones.
Younger rocks are colder and are located closer to subduction zones.

Younger rocks are colder and are located closer to mid-ocean ridges.
Younger rocks are colder and are located closer to mid-ocean ridges.

Younger rocks are warmer and are located closer to subduction zones.
Younger rocks are warmer and are located closer to subduction zones.

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The correct response is:

Younger rocks are warmer and are located closer to mid-ocean ridges.

This is because new oceanic crust is formed at mid-ocean ridges, where magma rises from the mantle, leading to the youngest and typically warmer rock being found in that area. As you move away from the ridges, the rocks cool and become older.