How is continental crust different from oceanic crust?

A.

Oceanic crust is thicker and more dense than continental crust.

B.

Oceanic crust is thicker and less dense than continental crust.

C.

Oceanic crust is thinner and more dense than continental crust.

D.

Oceanic crust is thinner and less dense than continental crust.

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Katelyn Harmon

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30 May, 07:32

How is continental crust different from oceanic crust?

A.

Oceanic crust is thicker and more dense than continental crust.

B.

Oceanic crust is thicker and less dense than continental crust.

C.

Oceanic crust is thinner and more dense than continental crust.

D.

Oceanic crust is thinner and less dense than continental crust.

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Javier Gallagher · Answer 1

Javier Gallagher 30 May, 07:46

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I'm pretty sure it's C

Cherokee · Answer 2

Search "oceanic crust vs continental crust" on google

The denser Oceanic layer is subducted under the less dense Continental crust.

The Continental crust is far thicker.