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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Cooper Barron

30 November, 11:18

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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Pedro Simpson · Answer 1

Pedro Simpson 30 November, 12:25

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I'm pretty sure it's C

Delaney Kelly · 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.