Rocks closer to the spreading centers in the oceans (see Figure below)are older than the rocks farther away from the spreading center.

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Rocks closer to the spreading centers in the oceans are younger than the rocks farther away from the spreading center. This is because new magma is constantly being added at the spreading center, creating new oceanic crust. As the crust moves away from the spreading center, it cools and becomes older.

Rocks Closer to the Spreading Centers in the Oceans (See