Consider the Density of the Continental Crust and the Oceanic

question 58

Multiple Choice

Consider the density of the continental crust and the oceanic crust.Which of the following is correct?

• A)Continental crust is less dense than oceanic crust and composed primarily of basalt.
• B)Continental crust is denser than oceanic crust and composed primarily of granite.
• C)Oceanic crust is less dense than continental crust and is composed primarily of granite.
• D)Oceanic crust is denser than continental crust and is composed primarily of basalt.

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