Multiple Choice
Oceanic crust is denser than continental crust because ____.
A) continental crust stands at a higher altitude
B) oceanic crust is rich in silica
C) oceanic crust is compressed at convergent boundaries
D) water pressure from the oceans makes oceanic crust thinner
E) oceanic crust is rich in iron- and magnesium-containing minerals
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