Two differences are that the oceanic crust is more dense than continental, and continental crust is composed mostly of granite, while oceanic is mostly basalt
Oceanic crust differs from continental crust because they are composed of different types of rock. Oceanic crust is mostly composed of basaltic rock while continental crust contains mostly granitic rock.
Continental crust is much thicker than oceanic crust. It is also less dense than oceanic crust, older, and higher in silicate minerals.
how does continental crust differ from oceanic crust? Describe three ways the atmosphere helps support life on Earth.
Oceanic crust is thinner and more dense will continental crust is thicker and less dense.
Oceanic crusts are continental crusts. The only difference is that one is under water.
Continental crust is thicker but less dense, and oceanic crust is thinner but more dense, making it heavier.
oceanic crust is much more dense than continental crust. Oceanic crust is also responsible for the movement of continental crust.
The oceanic is heavier
Continental crust is much older, granitic in nature, and less dense than oceanic crust which is composed of basaltic rock. Oceanic crust is in a constant state of creation and destruction through the processes of plate tectonics. Oceanic crust is also considerably less thick than continental crust.
The continental shelf is normally made out of continental crust, the oceanic crust begins at the base of the continental rise. However in most places the oceanic crust near the continental margins is covered by continental sediments (eroded form the continents) carried down onto the Oceanic planes by deep sea canyons running off the continental rises.
Oceanic crust is thinner and denser than continental crust.
oceanic crust is much more dense than continental crust. Oceanic crust is also responsible for the movement of continental crust.
Continental crust is thicker but less dense, and oceanic crust is thinner but more dense, making it heavier.
Two differences are that the oceanic crust is more dense than continental, and continental crust is composed mostly of granite, while oceanic is mostly basalt
The oceanic crust is made up of basalt while continental crust is made up of mostly granite.
Continental crust is on top of the oceanic crust Continental crust is made of granite whereas oceanic crust is made of basalt Continental crust is partly above sea level and partly below whereas oceanic crust is always below sea level.
In technical terms, the oceanic crust is denser than the continental crust so when the continental crust and the oceanic crust meet the continental crust will sink under and the oceanic crust will slide over and a volcano will be formed as well as producing earthquakes in the process.
The oceanic is heavier
Oceanic crust is mostly basaltic, which is denser, while continental crust is made from mostly basaltic and sedimentary rocks, which are less dense. This difference in density is why the oceanic crust sinks lower (thus the oceans) and the continental crust rides higher (thus the continents) on the mantle.
Oceanic crust is mostly basaltic, which is denser, while continental crust is made from mostly basaltic and sedimentary rocks, which are less dense. This difference in density is why the oceanic crust sinks lower (thus the oceans) and the continental crust rides higher (thus the continents) on the mantle.
Continental crust is much older, granitic in nature, and less dense than oceanic crust which is composed of basaltic rock. Oceanic crust is in a constant state of creation and destruction through the processes of plate tectonics. Oceanic crust is also considerably less thick than continental crust.
The continental shelf is normally made out of continental crust, the oceanic crust begins at the base of the continental rise. However in most places the oceanic crust near the continental margins is covered by continental sediments (eroded form the continents) carried down onto the Oceanic planes by deep sea canyons running off the continental rises.
Continental crust is thicker and less dense while oceanic crust is thinner and more dense, so essentially continental crust takes a higher position than oceanic crust. When oceanic and continental plates collide, oceanic plates slide underneath continental plates(if this makes what I said any clearer).