A major cause of the differences in elevation between ocean basins and continents is___________ .
A) temperature
B) viscosity
C) mass
D) density

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The density of continental crust is generally lower than that of oceanic crust, leading to the continents having a higher elevation than ocean basins. This is because continental crust is composed of lighter rocks such as granite, while oceanic crust is made up of denser basaltic rocks.

A Major Cause of the Differences in Elevation Between Ocean