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Are basaltic igneous rocks lower in density than granitic rocks?
Granite is very much less dense than basalt. This is why the continental crust (mostly composed of granite) floats on Oceanic crust (made mostly of basalt). Granite is 70 % silicon. Where basalt is mainly pyroxene.
What kind of rocks make up continental crust and oceanic crust?
granite and basalt
Where in Earth's crust would you find basalt?
Most basalt is found in the oceanic plates. Most granite is found in the continental plates.
Do rock make the crust of earth?
most granite but the oceanic crust is mostly made of basalt.
What layer of the earth contains granite and basalt in the GREATEST abundance?
Crust
What composition is earths crust?
oceanic crust is made of basalt while continental crust is made of silica rich rocks like granite.
What are the four major components of the earths crust?
hydrosphere sedimentary rock basalt ocean floor granite foundation
What are the two most common elements that compose earths continental crust?
Granite and basalt...... + a bunch of bugs n' stuff
Do basalt and granite have an effect on the arrangement of the crust at present?
Basalt is the main rock of which the oceanic crust is composed of. Continental crust is mainly granitic.
Are basaltic igneous rocks lower in density than granitic rocks?
Granite is very much less dense than basalt. This is why the continental crust (mostly composed of granite) floats on Oceanic crust (made mostly of basalt). Granite is 70 % silicon. Where basalt is mainly pyroxene.
What kind of rocks make up continental crust and oceanic crust?
granite and basalt
Where in Earth's crust would you find basalt?
Most basalt is found in the oceanic plates. Most granite is found in the continental plates.
Does basalt form most of the earths crust?
yes
Which earths crust contains granite?
Granite is usually found in thecontinental plates of the Earth's crust.
The two types of crust?
Oceanic and Continental crust. Oceanic crust is made of basalt. Continental crust is made of granite
Do rock make the crust of earth?
most granite but the oceanic crust is mostly made of basalt.
What is the most common type of rock in the earth?
Continental crust--granite. Oceanic crust--basalt.
