Which statement below is true about oceanic crust in comparison to continental crust?

a. Oceanic crust is thinner and heavier (higher specific gravity).
b. Oceanic crust is thicker and heavier (higher specific gravity).
c. Oceanic crust is thinner and lighter (lower specific gravity).
d. Oceanic crust is thicker and lighter (lower specific gravity).
e. Oceanic crust is heavier and has about the same thickness


A

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