Question

which two statements best explain why the rocks found at location 1 are older than the rocks found at location 2? location 1 is farther from the tectonic plate boundary than location 2. continental crust forms at higher temperatures than oceanic crust. rocks at location 2 were found near where new crust is formed. rocks at location 1 were eroded by ocean waves. continental crust is younger than oceanic crust.

Explanation:

1. Rocks farther from tectonic - plate boundaries where new crust forms are often older. So, if Location 1 is farther from the tectonic - plate boundary than Location 2, its rocks are likely older.
2. Rocks near where new crust is formed are newer. If rocks at Location 2 are near a new - crust formation area, then rocks at Location 1 (not near it) are older.

Answer:

Location 1 is farther from the tectonic plate boundary than Location 2.
Rocks at Location 2 were found near where new crust is formed.