The Elevations of Continents and Oceans Vary from Each Other

question 46

Multiple Choice

The elevations of continents and oceans vary from each other because

• A) oceanic crust is thinner and denser than continental crust.
• B) oceanic crust is thinner and less dense than continental crust.
• C) oceanic crust is thicker and denser than continental crust.
• D) oceanic crust is thicker and less dense than continental crust.

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