Oceanic lithosphere a. that is 10 million years old is cool enough to be denser than the asthenosphere, so it can sink down into or through the asthenosphere. b. attains its maximum thickness when it is about 800 million years old. c. gets warmer as it gets farther from the ridge axis. d. gets older and thinner as it gets farther from the ridge axis.

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Oceanic lithosphere a. that is 10 million years old is cool enough to be denser than the asthenosphere, so it can sink down into or through the asthenosphere. b. attains its maximum thickness when it is about 800 million years old. c. gets warmer as it gets farther from the ridge axis. d. gets older and thinner as it gets farther from the ridge axis.

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Francis Acosta · Answer 1

Option a

Explanation:

Ocean lithosphere that is 10 million years old is cold enough to be denser than the

asthenosphere so it can sink down into or through the asthenosphere