As compared to the density of the asthenosphere,the oceanic lithosphere is ____________.
A)always more dense
B)always less dense
C)initially more dense at the age of formation,but eventually becomes less dense
D)initially less dense at the age of formation,but eventually becomes more dense

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The oceanic lithosphere is initially less dense when it forms at mid-ocean ridges but becomes more dense as it cools and ages, eventually becoming denser than the asthenosphere.

As Compared to the Density of the Asthenosphere,the Oceanic Lithosphere