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Continental plates are thicker and of lower density than oceanic plates. They float like giant rock icebergs deeply embedded in the upper part of the mantle, while oceanic plates form more of a surface skin on the top of the mantle.
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∙ 10y agoYes, the oceanic crust is more dense and thinner when compared with the continental crust.
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∙ 12y agoIn a word, no. The oceanic crust averages 5 km in thickness while the continental crust averages 20 km.
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Which layer of the Earth is the only layer that is known to contain life?
The only layer of the earth to contain life is the crust. The crust consists of two parts: the continental crust and the oceanic crust. The oceanic crust is below the oceans and is 4-7 miles thick. The continental crust is the surface you see. It is mostly water and 29% land.
Thinnest layer of the earth?
crust
What layer of crust averages 25 miles in thickness?
Continental crust.
What are 2 differences about the cotineantal and oceanic crust?
1. Continental crust is thick while Oceanic crust is relatively thinner. 2. Continental crust is lighter while Oceanic crust is relatively denser.
The hard outer layer of the earth?
The hard outer layer of the earth is called the crust. The crust can be divided into the continental crust and the oceanic crust.
Which layer is older than oceanic crust made of granites and relatively thick?
Continental Crust.
In what areas is the outermost layer of the earth the thinnest?
The earth's crust is the thinnest layer.the crust wich is the outermost layer on the earth on which we live
Which layer of the Earth is the only layer that is known to contain life?
The only layer of the earth to contain life is the crust. The crust consists of two parts: the continental crust and the oceanic crust. The oceanic crust is below the oceans and is 4-7 miles thick. The continental crust is the surface you see. It is mostly water and 29% land.
Is the oceanic crust thicker than the comtinental crust?
No. Oceanic crust is about 5km to 10km thick. Continental crust is about 30km to 50km thick.
How thick is the continental crust and oceanic crust?
continental: 25 to 70 km thick oceanic: 5km to 10km
What is the oceanic layer of Earth made of?
oceanic crust
Thinnest layer of the earth?
crust
How thick is the oceanic crust is?
The oceanic crust has an average depth in the range of 5-10 kilometers.
Is the continental crust 5 times as thick as the oceanic crust?
no
How oceanic crust different?
Oceanic and Contintental crust are different in composition as well as size and density Continental- granitic/50-100km thick Oceanic- basaltic/ up to 10km thick Oceanic crust is more dense making it subduct under continental crust
Is oceanic crust thick?
doesn't matter
What layer of crust averages 25 miles in thickness?
Continental crust.
