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ConcepTest: Oldest Oceanic Crust

ConcepTest questions by David McConnell, David Steer , Walter Borowski, Jeffrey Dick, Annabelle Foos, Jeffrey Knott, Alvin Konigsberg, Michelle Malone, Heidi McGrew, Kathie Owens, and Stephen Van Horn

Question:

Examine the diagram below that shows a section of Earth's outer layers. Which location contains the oldest rocks that were originally formed at an oceanic ridge?

a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D

Picture of Oceanic Crust

Student Responses:

No data yet. The correct response is D.

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