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During the 1960s, scientists and researchers were already equipped with gadgets needed to explore the deep ocean. What discovery about the ocean floor is associated with the seafloor spreading? Q The oceanic crust is very old relative to the age of the continental crust. S The continental crust is denser than the oceanic crust. C The oceanic crust is very young relative to the age of the continental crust. d The oceanic crust is rigid and not changing.

During the 1960s, scientists and researchers were already equipped with gadgets needed to explore the deep ocean. What discovery about the ocean floor is associated with the seafloor spreading? Q The oceanic crust is very old relative to the age of the continental crust. S The continental crust is denser than the oceanic crust. C The oceanic crust is very young relative to the age of the continental crust. d The oceanic crust is rigid and not changing.

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During the 1960s, scientists and researchers were already equipped with gadgets needed to explore the deep ocean. What discovery about the ocean floor is associated with the seafloor spreading? Q The oceanic crust is very old relative to the age of the continental crust. S The continental crust is denser than the oceanic crust. C The oceanic crust is very young relative to the age of the continental crust. d The oceanic crust is rigid and not changing.
Transcribed Image Text:During the 1960s, scientists and researchers were already equipped with gadgets needed to explore the deep ocean. What discovery about the ocean floor is associated with the seafloor spreading? Q The oceanic crust is very old relative to the age of the continental crust. S The continental crust is denser than the oceanic crust. C The oceanic crust is very young relative to the age of the continental crust. d The oceanic crust is rigid and not changing.
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