Areas of Oceanic Crust Tend to Stand at ________ Than

question 9

Multiple Choice

Areas of oceanic crust tend to stand at ________ than do areas of continental crust.

• A) lower elevations above the mantle
• B) higher elevations above the mantle
• C) lower elevations below the mantle
• D) higher elevations below the mantle

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