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The age of material on a tectonic plate depends in part on what type of crust it is composed of. _____ OPTIONS:(Continental crust, Oceanic crust, Ocean floor) tends to be younger because it is continually produced at the __________OPTIONS:(hot spots, deep sea vents, mid-oceanic ridges) and then recycled. On the other hand, __________OPTIONS:(ocean floor, oceanic crust, continental crust) tends to be older because it can often remain intact for longer periods.

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The age of material on a tectonic plate depends in part on what type of crust it is composed of. **Oceanic crust** tends to be younger because it is continually produced at the **mid-oceanic ridges** and then recycled. On the other hand, **continental crust** tends to be older because it can often remain intact for longer periods.

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