Which of the following is true of continental lithosphere compared to oceanic lithosphere?
A) Continental lithosphere is thicker than oceanic lithosphere.
B) Continental lithosphere contains more mafic rocks than oceanic lithosphere.
C) Continental lithosphere is denser than oceanic lithosphere.
D) Continental lithosphere and oceanic lithosphere have similar compositions,densities,and thicknesses.
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