The oldest ocean crust is most likely to be found ____.
A) at mid-ocean ridges
B) at the bottom of rift valleys
C) in the middle of the ocean
D) adjacent to continental margins
E) in the deepest parts of the ocean

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The oldest ocean crust is most likely to be found adjacent to continental margins, as it has had more time to cool and become more dense as it moves away from the spreading center.

The Oldest Ocean Crust Is Most Likely to Be Found