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

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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 reflects the pattern that as new oceanic crust forms at mid-ocean ridges due to volcanic activity, it is hotter and younger. As it moves away from the ridge, it cools and gets older.