Areas of oceanic crust tend to stand at ________ than do areas of continental crust.
A) lower elevations above the mantle
B) higher elevations above the mantle
C) lower elevations below the mantle
D) higher elevations below the mantle

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Oceanic crust is denser and thinner than continental crust, causing it to sit lower on the mantle, resulting in lower elevations above the mantle.

Areas of Oceanic Crust Tend to Stand at ________ Than