Compared to Oceanic Crust, Continental Crust Is

question 8

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.

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