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earth crust
Cheyanne Tremblay
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∙ 12y agoContinents are denoted as having a 'Granitic' rock type, but this is, of course, a generalisation. But nonetheless, this is the most accurate description due to the abundance of minerals, which is compared to that seen in granite, and is most similar. There are, of course other rock types (bear in mind that most rocks on earth are igneous also) with differing compositions, as well as precious metals like platinum and gold, but these are in an absolute minority.
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∙ 9y agoIt is made up of granite. Michaelbravo rules
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∙ 13y agoAll types of rock, the continental plate is the crust, the crust has ALL rocks on it.
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∙ 10y agoContinued
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What type of rock is found in continental crust?
All three rock types are found in continental crust, with a preponderance of granitic type igneous rock.
What type of rock makes up the continental and oceanic crust?
basalt forms in oceanic crust granite forms in continental
What is the most common type of rock in the earth?
Continental crust--granite. Oceanic crust--basalt.
Which type of crust is primarily made of basalt and is more dense?
Continental is made mostly of granite. Oceanic is made mostly of basalt and gabbro.
The continental crust is formed primarily of which type of rock?
iron
What type of rock is the oldest continental crust made of?
Granite
What type of rock is found in continental crust?
All three rock types are found in continental crust, with a preponderance of granitic type igneous rock.
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 type of rock primarily makes up oceanic crust and continental crust?
Continental: granite oceanic: basalt
What type of rock are found in continental land?
The continental crust is composed largely of granite.
What type of rock makes up the continental and oceanic crust?
basalt forms in oceanic crust granite forms in continental
What is the most common type of rock in the earth?
Continental crust--granite. Oceanic crust--basalt.
Which type of crust is primarily made of basalt and is more dense?
Continental is made mostly of granite. Oceanic is made mostly of basalt and gabbro.
The continental crust is formed primarily of which type of rock?
iron
What type of crust is thicker Continental or Oceanic?
continental crust
What type of crust is the earths tectonic plates made up of?
Tectonic plates may be made of continental crust, oceanic crust, or both.
What is the main mineral that Continental and Oceanic plates are made up of?
Continental plates are composed of mainly granitic rock.
