1. As one proceeds away from a mid-oceanic ridge a. One finds that first the rid

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1. As one proceeds away from a mid-oceanic ridge

a.     One finds that first the ridge is magnetically neutral, but then there is a polar magnetic field

b.     The oceanic crust becomes younger and younger

c.     The oceanic crust becomes older and older

d.     The ridge has a reversed magnetic field, which reflects its formation many thousands of years ago

2. Water is a good solvent because

a.     Of the charge asymmetry of the water molecule

b.      It is a good polar solvent

c.     Of its high transparency

d.     All of the above

3. Seasonal temperature changes are the greatest in

a.     Polar waters

b.     The equatorial region

c.     Mid-latitudes

d.     The deep sea

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Answer:c.     The oceanic crust becomes older and older

As one proceeds away from a mid-oceanic ridge the oceanic crust becomes older and older and towards Venter of mid ocenic ridge crust is younger.

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