The oldest ocean crust is most likely to be found ____.?

a. at mid-ocean ridges
b. at the bottom of rift valleys
c. in the middle of the ocean
d. adjacent to continental margins
e. in the deepest parts of the ocean


Answer: d. adjacent to continental margins

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