Which of the Following Statements Regarding Continental and Oceanic Crust

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding continental and oceanic crust is TRUE?

• A)Continental crust and oceanic crust have equivalent densities.
• B)Continental crust is thicker and denser than oceanic crust.
• C)Continental crust is thinner and denser than oceanic crust.
• D)Continental crust is thicker and less dense than oceanic crust.
• E)Continental crust is thinner and less dense than oceanic crust.

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