Question

Question

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

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.

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.

Answer 1

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, making those rocks younger and warmer compared to older rocks that are farther away from the ridges and resultantly cooler.