Compared with the continental crust,the oceanic crust is ________.
A) more dense
B) less dense
C) about the same density
D) more variable in its density

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The oceanic crust is more dense than the continental crust due to its composition of basaltic rocks and higher iron and magnesium content. The continental crust is primarily composed of granitic rocks and is less dense.

Compared with the Continental Crust,the Oceanic Crust Is ________