Continental Crust Extends Farther Down into the Mantle Than Oceanic

question 172

Multiple Choice

Continental crust extends farther down into the mantle than oceanic crust because

• A)it is thicker than oceanic crust.
• B)oceanic crust is buoyant and rides atop the mantle.
• C)it is heavier than oceanic crust.
• D)it sinks into the mantle and asthenosphere.

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