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    Compared to Oceanic Crust, Continental Crust Is
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Compared to Oceanic Crust, Continental Crust Is

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Compared to oceanic crust, continental crust is


A) denser.
B) usually formed with less than 50 percent silica and is rich in iron and magnesium.
C) generally more complex in content and structure.
D) essentially composed of basalt.

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