Question

question 9
1 pts
based on the table above, which site is closest to the mid - atlantic ridge?
site 20
site 21
site 16
site 14
site\tage of sediments (in millions of years)
14\t40
15\t24
16\t11
17\t33
18\t26
19\t49
20\t67
21\t>76

Explanation:

Near mid - ocean ridges like the Mid - Atlantic ridge, new oceanic crust is formed and sediments are younger. Among the sites, Site 16 has the youngest sediment age of 11 million years.

Answer:

C. Site 16