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    The Oceanic Crust Is Made of Mafic Rock Called ________
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The Oceanic Crust Is Made of Mafic Rock Called ________

Question 103

Question 103

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The oceanic crust is made of mafic rock called ________ and is about ________ thick on average.


A) basalt, 7 km
B) marine sedimentary rocks, 25 km
C) basalt, 70 km
D) granite, 35-40 km

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