How old are the oldest sediments that have been recovered by deep-sea drilling? Are they younger or older than the oldest continental rocks?

a. The oldest ocean sediments are 180 million years old and are older than the oldest continental rocks on Earth.

b. The oldest ocean sediments are 180 million years old and are younger than the oldest continental rocks on Earth.

c. The oldest ocean sediments are 4 billion years old and are the same age as the oldest continental rocks on Earth.

d. The oldest ocean sediments are 4 billion years old and are younger than the oldest continental rocks on Earth.

e. The oldest ocean sediments are 4 billion years old and are older than the oldest continental rocks on Earth.


b. The oldest ocean sediments are 180 million years old and are younger than the oldest continental rocks on Earth.

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