OxygenO
46.6%
SiliconSi
27.8%
AluminumAl
8.1%
IronFe
5.0%
CalciumCa
3.6%
SodiumNa
2.8%
PotassiumK
2.6%
MagnesiumMg
2.0%
Others1.6%
Water
oceanic crust is made of basalt while continental crust is made of silica rich rocks like granite.
Many different minerals are found in oceanic crust. Feldspar, basalt, pyroxene, and other molten rock materials make up the composition of the ocean's crust.
Type your answer here... D.Comparing the composition of the crust to other bodies in the solar system
Type your answer here... D.Comparing the composition of the crust to other bodies in the solar system
Convergent BoundariesGO middle school
The Earths crust is approximately 650 km deep.
The sudden vibration in the plates inside the crust causes the earths crust to rise & fall.
The Elements found in a high proportion in the Earths crust are, 1. Oxygen. 2. Silicon. 3. Aluminum. 4. Iron. 5. Calcium. 6. Sodium. 7. Potassium. 8. Magnesium.
The sphere that extends from Earth's core to Earth's crust is known as the mantle. It is a layer of solid rock that lies between the core and the crust, making up the majority of Earth's volume. The mantle is divided into the upper mantle and the lower mantle based on depth and composition.
mantle
The earth's crust is not stress