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According to the theory of isostasy, which statement must be true?

A. The asthenosphere has the same density as the lithosphere.
B. The lithosphere has the same density as the core.
C. The asthenosphere is denser than the lithosphere.
D. The lithosphere is denser than the asthenosphere.



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Final answer:

Isostasy explains how the lithosphere floats based on density differences.


Explanation:

Isostasy is the principle that explains how the lithosphere 'floats' on the asthenosphere due to differences in density. In the context of the question, if oceanic and continental crust collide, the denser crust will sink beneath the less dense one based on isostasy.


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