Which of the following correctly states the connection between lithosphere age and water depth?
A) An older average lithosphere age corresponds with higher sea levels.
B) An younger average lithosphere age corresponds with lower sea levels.
C) An younger average lithosphere age corresponds with higher sea levels.
D) There is no connection between average lithosphere age and sea level.

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A younger average lithosphere age corresponds with higher sea levels because younger lithosphere is warmer and less dense, causing it to float higher and create more space for water to occupy. This phenomenon is known as seafloor spreading and is responsible for the gradual increase in sea level over time.

Which of the Following Correctly States the Connection Between Lithosphere