Compared with oceanic crust the continental crust is generally lighter,____ and _____.
A)weaker; thicker
B)stronger; thinner
C)stronger; thicker
D) stronger; thicker.

Question

Compared with oceanic crust the continental crust is generally lighter,____ and _____.
A)weaker; thicker
B)stronger; thinner
C)stronger; thicker
D)  stronger; thicker.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Continental crust is generally stronger and thicker than oceanic crust. This is due to its composition, primarily of lighter, silica-rich rocks such as granite, compared to the denser, basaltic rocks of the oceanic crust.

Compared with Oceanic Crust the Continental Crust Is Generally Lighter,____