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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 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.
Younger rocks are colder and are located closer to subduction zones.

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.

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The correct response is:

Younger rocks are warmer and are located closer to mid-ocean ridges.

This is based on the understanding that new oceanic crust is formed at mid-ocean ridges and is hotter due to being close to the heat source of the mantle, while older rocks are found further away from the ridge and tend to be cooler.