5. A map of the Atlantic Ocean is shown to the right. Where are the oldest rocks in the Atlantic found?
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5. A map of the Atlantic Ocean is shown to the right. Where are the oldest rocks in the Atlantic found?
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Briefly explain your answer
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Answer:
Therefore, the oldest rocks would be in the ocean crust (basalt) nearest the base of the continental shelves. The continental shelves are composed of continental crust (granitic in general composition) that have faulted and fallen lower and eventually below sea level and far lower.
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