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The rock that most closely resembles the composition of oceanic crust based on the description in the previous section is:a. $A$b. Bc. $\mathrm{C}$d. $\mathrm{D}$
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Oceanic crust is primarily composed of basalt, which is a dark, fine-grained igneous rock. Now, let's analyze the options: a. $A$: If this rock is similar to basalt, it could be the correct answer. Show more…
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