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question 9 of 25 which two terms apply to oceanic crust rather than continental crust? a. lighter in color b. denser c. thicker d. younger in age
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Oceanic crust is denser due to its composition of basaltic rocks. It is also generally younger as new oceanic crust is constantly formed at mid - ocean ridges. Continental crust is lighter in color, thicker and older in many areas compared to oceanic crust.
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B. Denser, D. Younger in age