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Oceanic lithosphere: a. is thicker than continental lithosphere. b. is more dense than continental lithosphere. c. has a granitic composition. d. is older than most continental lithosphere.

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Answer:

b. is more dense than continental lithosphere

Step-by-step explanation:

  • The continental lithosphere is thicker then the oceanic lithosphere (about 150 km vs 50-100 km).
  • Oceanic lithosphere is slightly denser and younger than continental lithosphere

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