Why is the ocean deeper over older ocean floor than younger ocean floor?
A) The deeper ocean floor is below 1,280°C.
B) The deeper ocean floor is older than 80 million years old.
C) The deeper ocean floor is thick and dense.
D) All of the above are correct.
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