Which of the following is correct?
A) Continental crust is less dense than oceanic crust and composed primarily of basalt.
B) Continental crust is denser than oceanic crust and composed primarily of granite.
C) Oceanic crust is less dense than continental crust and is composed primarily of granite.
D) Oceanic crust is denser than continental crust and is composed primarily of basalt.

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The correct option is D because oceanic crust, which is found in the ocean basins, is denser than continental crust due to its composition of primarily basalt. In contrast, continental crust is composed mainly of less dense granite.

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