Rocks of oceanic crust have a density of _______________.

5.0g/cm

^{3}

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4.0g/cm

^{3}

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3.0g/cm

^{3}

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is D 3.0g/cm $^{3}$
The oceanic crust is much thinner, ranging from 5 to 10 km thick. The continental crust has an average density of 3.0 g/cm3 and is composed primarily of felsic rock.

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