Why does oceanic lithosphere subduct under continental lithosphere, whereas continental lithosphere does not subduct under oceanic lithosphere?
a. The oceanic lithosphere contains more water than the continental lithosphere, which floats on top of the oceanic lithosphere.
b. The oceanic lithosphere is thinner and less dense than the continental lithosphere, which is thicker and denser.
c. Due to mountains and land relief on the continental lithosphere, it is heavier than oceanic lithosphere, pushing it downwards into the mantle.
d. The oceanic lithosphere is thinner and denser than the continental lithosphere, which is thicker and less dense.
d. The oceanic lithosphere is thinner and denser than the continental lithosphere, which is thicker and less dense.
d. The oceanic lithosphere is thinner and denser than the continental lithosphere, which is thicker and less dense.
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