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The average composition of the oceanic crust is thought to approximate that of what?
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The average composition of the oceanic crust is thought to approximate that of?
basalt
The composition of the core of earth is thought to be what?
nickel
Meteorites are thought to be analogous in composition to Earth's core?
There are many different compositions of meteorites. The meteorites that are thought to be analogous in composition to the Earth's core are made of iron.
Why is oceanic lithosphere subducted while continental lithosphere is not?
The density of the continental (granitic) lithosphere is lower than oceanic (basaltic) lithosphere. Consequently, due to buoyancy, the continental crust rides above the oceanic lithosphere and thus is not subducted. However, it is thought that pieces of the continental lithosphere break off and are subducted along with the oceanic lithosphere.
What happens when continental and oceanic lithospheres collide?
When oceanic lithosphere and continental lithosphere collide, the continental lithosphere may be obducted over the oceanic lithosphere or the oceanic lithosphere may be subducted under the continental lithosphere. The latter is thought to be more common. This subduction and obduction generally results in tectonic activity such as volcanoes and earthquakes.
The average composition of the oceanic crust is thought to approximate that of?
basalt
What is the average composition of the oceanic crust is thought to approximate?
granite
The composition of the core of earth is thought to be what?
nickel
Meteorites are thought to be analogous in composition to Earth's core?
There are many different compositions of meteorites. The meteorites that are thought to be analogous in composition to the Earth's core are made of iron.
Are all oceanic 29 gallon biocube tanks acrylic?
I thought that they are all glass.
What is difference between paragraph and composition?
Paragraph is based on one thought or one idea. However, a composition made up of on the paragraphs.
Why is oceanic lithosphere subducted while continental lithosphere is not?
The density of the continental (granitic) lithosphere is lower than oceanic (basaltic) lithosphere. Consequently, due to buoyancy, the continental crust rides above the oceanic lithosphere and thus is not subducted. However, it is thought that pieces of the continental lithosphere break off and are subducted along with the oceanic lithosphere.
Is The composition of Earth's core is thought to be the same as the composition of many meteorites?
Yes, this is because many meteorites derive from bodies that formed and differentiated (like the Earth) early on in the formation of the solar system but were then shattered by impacts, exposing their core material. This material is thought to be an analogue for the composition of Earth's interior.
What happens when continental and oceanic lithospheres collide?
When oceanic lithosphere and continental lithosphere collide, the continental lithosphere may be obducted over the oceanic lithosphere or the oceanic lithosphere may be subducted under the continental lithosphere. The latter is thought to be more common. This subduction and obduction generally results in tectonic activity such as volcanoes and earthquakes.
Collisions between oceanic plates and continental plates are thought to result primarily from?
Meteor impacts in the ocean basins
Why did van gogh paint almond branches in bloom?
He saw what he thought was a beautiful composition and painted it.
What is the composition of the planet Jupiter?
Jupiter is composed of mostly liquid metallic Hydrogen, some Helium, and molecular Hydrogen. There are thought to be a mixture of elements in the core.
