Abyssal Plain overlies what type of lithosphere?

a. Rigid continental lithosphere
b. Old, warm ocean lithosphere
c. Old, cool ocean lithosphere
d. Young, cool ocean lithosphere


Answer: c. Old, cool ocean lithosphere

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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