A(n)________ is a sequence of layers composing the oceanic crust that includes sheeted dikes, basalts, and gabbro.
A)passive margin
B)ophiolite complex
C)lithospheric sheeting
D)flood basalts

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The sequence of layers composing the oceanic crust that includes sheeted dikes, basalts, and gabbro is known as an ophiolite complex. This assemblage of rocks is not typically found in a modern oceanic setting but is instead a result of oceanic crust being uplifted and exposed on land, providing a snapshot of the processes and materials involved in the formation of new oceanic lithosphere at mid-ocean ridges.

A(n)________ Is a Sequence of Layers Composing the Oceanic Crust