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Oceanic crust: It is thinner than continental crust, or sial, generally less than 10 kilometers thick, however it is denser, having a mean density of about 3.3 grams per cubic centimeter.

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Oceanic crust slides under continental crust during subduction because oceanic crust is .?

denser (Apex)


Which is denser Oceanic Crust or Continental Crust?

Oceanic crust is denser than continental crust because it is composed of denser rocks like basalt and gabbro, while continental crust is made up of lighter rocks like granite and sedimentary rocks. This density difference is due to the composition and thickness of each type of crust.


Is the oceanic crust dense?

Yes. It is more dense than continental crust.


Is oceanic continental crust denser?

Yes it is


Oceanic crust slides under continental crust during subduction because oceanic crust is?

denser


What crust is more dense oceanic or continental crust?

Oceanic crust is significantly denser.


Can oceanic crust sink?

It is denser than continental crust.


Oceanic crust is what than continental crust?

Oceanic crust is denser and thinner than continental crust. It is mainly composed of basalt, while continental crust is primarily made up of granite. Oceanic crust is also younger and constantly being formed at mid-ocean ridges through volcanic activity.


Oceanic crust is than continental crust.?

younger


Oceanic crust is lighter than the continental crust?

No, the oceanic crust is denser. That's why the land areas "float" so much higher than the ocean bedrock.


Compared to Earth's continental crust Earth's oceanic crust is?

thinner and denser


Oceanic crust is denser than the continental crust because it contains more of which three elements?

Oceanic crust is denser than continental crust because it contains more magnesium, iron, and calcium. These heavier elements contribute to the higher density of the oceanic crust compared to the continental crust.