As Compared to the Density of the Asthenosphere,the Oceanic Lithosphere

question 41

Multiple Choice

As compared to the density of the asthenosphere,the oceanic lithosphere is ____________.

• A)always more dense
• B)always less dense
• C)initially more dense at the age of formation,but eventually becomes less dense
• D)initially less dense at the age of formation,but eventually becomes more dense

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