The continental crust of the earth is ________ while the oceanic crust is ________.
A) similar in composition to the outer core;thicker and lighter than the continental crust
B) thicker and lighter than the oceanic crust;similar in composition to the mantle
C) similar in composition to the mantle;thicker and lighter than the continental crust
D) similar in composition to the outer core;similar in composition to the mantle
E) thicker and lighter than the oceanic crust;similar in composition to the inner core
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