If solidification ages at the Mid-Atlantic Ridge are around 10,000 years old, what does this tell you about the Mid-Atlantic Ridge?

A. The Mid-Atlantic Ridge began to produce oceanic crust 10,000 years ago.

B. The youngest rocks in the Mid-Atlantic Ridge solidified 10,000 years ago.

C. The Mid-Atlantic Ridge ceased producing oceanic crust 10,000 years ago.

D. The rocks at the Mid-Atlantic Ridge recorded the magnetic fields 10,000 years ago.

E. The rocks adjacent to the Mid-Atlantic Ridge are older than those further away from the ridge.

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25 January, 19:48

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Brett Green · Answer 1

The correct answer is option B. The youngest rocks in the Mid-Atlantic Ridge solidified 10,000 years ago.