In the Atlantic Ocean, where does the youngest oceanic crust occur?
A. Along the coastlines of the continents.
B. Adjacent to the mid-ocean ridge.
C. There is no set rule: young ocean crust has a nearly random distribution
Ans: B. Adjacent to the mid-ocean ridge.
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