Questions: c:Does the age of rocks of the ocean floor get older or younger the farther they are from the spreading plate boundaries?

c:Does the age of rocks of the ocean floor get older or younger the farther they are from the spreading plate boundaries?
Transcript text: c:Does the age of rocks of the ocean floor get older or younger the farther they are from the spreading plate boundaries?
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The age of rocks of the ocean floor gets older the farther they are from the spreading plate boundaries.

Explanation:

  1. At spreading plate boundaries, also known as mid-ocean ridges, new oceanic crust is formed through volcanic activity. This process is known as seafloor spreading.
  2. As new crust is created, it pushes the older crust away from the ridge.
  3. Therefore, the rocks closest to the spreading plate boundaries are the youngest, and as you move away from the ridge, the rocks get progressively older.

In summary, the age of rocks on the ocean floor increases with distance from the spreading plate boundaries.

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