Compared to Oceanic Crust,continental Crust Is

question 64

Multiple Choice

Compared to oceanic crust,continental crust is

• A)denser.
• B)usually formed with less than 50 percent silica and is rich in iron and magnesium.
• C)generally more complex in content and structure.
• D)essentially composed of basalt.
• E)darker in colour.

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