Continental crust is
A)thinner than oceanic crust.
B)less dense than oceanic crust.
C)more dense than oceanic crust.
D)thinner and more dense than oceanic crust.

Name: Continental crust is A)thinner than oceanic crust. B)less dense than oceanic crust. C)more dense than oceanic crust. D)thinner and more dense than oceanic crust.
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Continental crust is less dense than oceanic crust, which is why it floats higher on the mantle, contributing to the formation of continents above sea level.

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