Compared with granitic continental crust, basaltic oceanic crust is
A) less dense.
B) about as dense.
C) more dense.
D) Any of these choices could be correct, depending on the location.

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Basaltic oceanic crust is more dense than granitic continental crust due to its composition and cooling process. The higher density of oceanic crust also contributes to its tendency to subduct beneath continental crust at convergent plate boundaries.

Compared with Granitic Continental Crust, Basaltic Oceanic Crust Is