The age of oceanic crust ____________ with increasing distance from a mid-ocean ridge.
A)increases
B)decreases

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The age of oceanic crust increases with increasing distance from a mid-ocean ridge due to the process of seafloor spreading. The crust is continuously formed at a mid-ocean ridge and moves away from the ridge as new crust is formed. Therefore, the further the distance from the ridge, the older the crust is.

The Age of Oceanic Crust ____________ with Increasing Distance from a Mid-Ocean