Which describes ocean rocks that are found near mid-ocean ridges?(1 point)

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They are older and form through the cooling of magma.
They are older and form through the cooling of magma.

They are younger and form through the cooling of magma.
They are younger and form through the cooling of magma.

They are older and form through the cementation of sediments.
They are older and form through the cementation of sediments.

They are younger and form through the cementation of sediments.
They are younger and form through the cementation of sediments.

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The correct response is:

They are younger and form through the cooling of magma.

Mid-ocean ridges are locations where new oceanic crust is created as magma rises to the surface and solidifies, making the rocks in these areas relatively young compared to those further away from the ridge.