The oceanic crust is denser than the continental crust because:
a) The pressure of the water on top of it makes it denser
b) It is harder than continental crust
c) It has denser minerals and rocks
d) It is thicker than the continental crust
e) None of the above is correct
Ans: c) It has denser minerals and rocks
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