Which observation suggests that the continental crust did not form by the same processes that presently occur on Earth?

A) The crust is largely andesitic.
B) The time frame is too slow.
C) There is more water now so the processes must be different chemically.
D) Magnetic records in the rocks show that the gravity was different.


Answer: A

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