The ocean crust

A. becomes progressively younger away from the midocean ridges.
B. becomes progressively older away from the midocean ridges.
C. ranges in age; the oldest ocean crust is in the Atlantic and the youngest ocean crust is in the Arctic.
D. is the same age worldwide.


Answer: B

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