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. _____ 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.

Answer 1

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.