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What is the definition of lattice crust?

A lattice crust is the act of cutting a pie crust into even strips, about 1/2 inch wide, to weave into a lattice shape on top of a pie.


What portion of the moon and earth is crust?

I dont know about the moon, but the earth's crust is about 6 to 35 km wide, so less than 1% of the total volume of the earth


What is earth's crust made of?

Mostly Silica (Silicon Dioxide); with a wide variety of other minerals as well.


How wide is earths crust?

Earth's crust is typically between 5 to 70 kilometers (3 to 44 miles) thick, with an average thickness of around 40 kilometers (25 miles). However, this thickness can vary depending on location, with oceanic crust being thinner than continental crust.


Are metals mined from the earth's mantle or crust?

Metals are primarily mined from the earth's crust, which is the outermost layer of the Earth. The crust contains a wide range of minerals and metal ores that can be extracted through mining processes. The earth's mantle, which lies beneath the crust, is composed mainly of solid rock and does not contain significant deposits of metals that are economically viable to mine.


Are all metals in the earths crust?

No, not all metals are found in the Earth's crust. While the Earth's crust contains a wide variety of metals, some metals are very rare and are not commonly found in geological formations. Additionally, some metals are found in concentrations that are too low to be economically viable for extraction.


Is the earth's crust melting point lower than it's actual temperature?

Yes, the Earth's crust has a wide range of melting points depending on the type of rock, but in general, the temperatures required to melt rocks in the crust are higher than the typical surface temperatures of the Earth. The actual temperature of the Earth's crust is generally lower than its melting point.


What is the youngest part of earth's crust?

The youngest part of Earth's crust is found along mid-ocean ridges where new crust is continuously formed through volcanic activity. This process is known as seafloor spreading, where magma rises to the surface, cools, and solidifies to create new crust.


What is the topmost layer of Earth?

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What is the name of the crusty crust used by french chefs?

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Why is the earth's crust called the crust?

The earth's crust is called the crust because it the outer surface of the earth like the crust of pizza.


What are 2 kinds of crust?

crust on a pizza (thin & thick) or the earth's crust