Where is oceanic lithosphere thickest and why?

A) Along oceanic ridges because it is newest there
B) Furthest from the spreading center because the older oceanic crust is cooler
C) In the middle of the tectonic plate as it has not been scraped off during subduction
D) Close to the subduction zone boundary because continental material is added to it


Answer: B

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