The layers of rocks, the ancient treasures that are at the bottom of the sea, how old the coral is. But I don't think they determined how old it is, how would the dinosaurs that lived in water swim or any drink water. I don't know if this helps but hopefully it does. Also scientist have made advanced tech that could help with the age determination of the ocean floor.
Answer
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Geochemical cycling is the flow of substances or elements that occurs between reservoirs in Earth’s atmosphere, the water bodies and the lithosphere.
Explanation
A geochemical cycle is normally the path followed by chemical elements in the surface and crust of the Earth. The cycle starts with the crystallization of magma in the lithosphere at the surface or at depth. Weathering and surface alteration follows breaking down igneous rock that will be transported and deposited as sediments. The sediments become lithified and later metamorphosed until melting happens to form new magma.
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friction heats the water as it seeps into holes and cracks on the ocean floor.