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Which statement describes a difference between the lower mantle and oceanic crust?

The lower mantle is closer to Earth’s surface than oceanic crust is.
The lower mantle is found closer to sea level than oceanic crust is.
The lower mantle experiences more pressure than oceanic crust does.
The lower mantle has a more tarry consistency than oceanic crust does.

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The statement that describes a difference between the lower mantle and oceanic crust is:

The lower mantle experiences more pressure than oceanic crust does.

The lower mantle is located deeper within the Earth, beneath the outer mantle and above the outer core, which means it is subjected to much higher pressures compared to the oceanic crust.