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Ocean crust is denser
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Oean crust dives below continental crust because?
ocean crust is denser
Why does ocean crust dive below continental crust?
The ocean crust dives below the continental crust due to a collision. This collision involves the two types of crust and since the oceanic crust is denser, it sinks to the bottom while the less dense continental crust rises to the top.
Ocean crust dives below continental crust because of what?
Because of its higher density, and gravity. One part of plate tectonic theory.
How do the oceanic and continental crust differ?
Because the oceanic crust is under water in the ocean and a continental crust is land such as the continents
How do oceanic and continental crust differ?
Because the oceanic crust is under water in the ocean and a continental crust is land such as the continents
What happens when the continental crust is over the ocean floor?
because 0ness
What is the dominant rock type in the ocean crust and in the continental crust?
Basalt is the dominant rock in the ocean crust. And I assume Granite is dominant for continental crust.
What layer of the Earth's crust that is not covered by ocean water is called the crust?
continental crust
Why is the ocean crust thinner than the continental crust?
It is not. The oceanic crust is thinner than the continental crust!
Why does the oceanic crust go under the continental crust when they collide?
because the ocean base is hevier than the other crust
Ocean crust is denser than the continental crust because it contain more of which 3 element?
It is the crust and mantle,and core
Which is denser Oceanic Crust or Continental Crust?
The Oceanic crust is denser than the continental crust
