Select the correct answer from the list.(2 points)

Question

The age of material on a tectonic plate depends in part on what type of crust it is composed of. 1)___ tends to be younger because it is continually produced at the 2)___ and then recycled. On the other hand, 3)___ tends to be older because it can often remain intact for longer periods.
responses
1)
continental crust
oceanic crust
ocean floor
2)
deep sea vents
mid-oceanic ridges
hot spots
3)
continental crust
oceanic crust
ocean floor

Answer 1

1. oceanic crust
2. mid-oceanic ridges
3. continental crust