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

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

You might also like to view...

Explain why the inner region of our solar system lost its lightweight gas molecules during planetary accretion

What will be an ideal response?

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

Which of the following is TRUE of chlorofluorocarbons?

A) They are used in refrigeration systems. B) They have been used as propellants in spray cans. C) They are used to make foam products. D) All of the above are true.

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

What are the Aichi Biodiversity Targets?

What will be an ideal response?

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

Regional elevation can be decreased by

A. cooling of the crust. B. normal faulting that thins the crust. C. erosion. D. All of these choices are correct.

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences