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it is a mixture of volcanic rock or "cooled lava" and sedative rock
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When oceanic plates collide with continental plates the oceanic plate goes under the continental plate because?
The oceanic plate subduct under the continental because oceanic is made from basalt(rock) which is denser than andesite and granite(continental)
Name two types of tectonic plates?
The two types of tectonic plates are continental and oceanic.
What is the main mineral that Continental and Oceanic plates are made up of?
Continental plates are composed of mainly granitic rock.
What types of rock are mid ocean ridges made of?
The mid-ocean ridges are made almost entirely of basalt, because this is where new oceanic lithosphere is being formed. In fact, oceanic plates in there entirety are made up almost entirely of basalt.(igneous rock)
Why are continental plates less dense than oceanic plates kids answer?
Continental crust and continental crust are made of different types of rock. The rocks in the continental crust do not contain as many of the heavier elements as the ones in the oceanic crust do.
What is the main rock plate that Oceanic plates are made of?
basalt
What is the main rock type Oceanic plates are made of?
it is a mixture of volcanic rock or "cooled lava" and sedative rock
What types of rock are oceanic plates are made of?
It is made of Basalt.
What is the main mineral type that makes up the oceanic plates?
rock
What is the type of rock that oceanic plates are made of?
Basaltic rocks.
What are continental plates made of?
AnswerThe continental plates are made up of largely granitic rock, while the oceanic plates are largely basaltic rock. Certainly some other types of rock are included, but these are the largest contributors to the material or composition. A link is provided below for more information.
When oceanic plates collide with continental plates the oceanic plate goes under the continental plate because?
The oceanic plate subduct under the continental because oceanic is made from basalt(rock) which is denser than andesite and granite(continental)
Name two types of tectonic plates?
The two types of tectonic plates are continental and oceanic.
What is the main mineral that Continental and Oceanic plates are made up of?
Continental plates are composed of mainly granitic rock.
How is continental lithosphere different from oceanic lithosphere?
Continental plates are thicker and less dense. Continental plates are mainly granitic in composition. Oceanic plates are mainly basaltic in composition. The rock of continental plates is on average, much older than the rock of the oceanic plates. The oceanic plate underlies the oceans, and the continental plate makes up the land masses. Continental plates do not subduct at convergent plate boundaries.
What is the main type of rock that continental plates are made of?
Granite.
What types of rock are mid ocean ridges made of?
The mid-ocean ridges are made almost entirely of basalt, because this is where new oceanic lithosphere is being formed. In fact, oceanic plates in there entirety are made up almost entirely of basalt.(igneous rock)
