How is continental crust different from oceanic crust?

A. Continental crust is thinner and younger.

B. Continental crust is more dense and contains a lot of basalt.

C. Oceanic crust is thicker and contains a lot of granite.

D. Oceanic crust is thinner and younger.

Oceanic crust is thinner and younger.

Explanation:

Oceanic crust is the outermost layer of earth's lithosphere under the ocean. It is made up of lavas and basalt. Continental crust is the outermost layer of lithosphere on the land. It is made up of granite. Ocean crusts are thinner than the continental crusts. Ocean crusts are younger and denser than the continental crust.

A. Oceanic crust is thinner and younger

Explanation:

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