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Because continental crust is less dense and thicker than oceanic crust, it "floats" higher on the underlying mantle rock. Notice how high the continental crust rises above the oceanic crust in this cross section of the North American Plate. Oceanic crust is made of dense basalt; continental crust consists of less dense granite
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What layer of the earth can you find continents and oceans?
Continents and oceans are found on Earth's crust, which is the outermost layer of the Earth. The continents are made up of thicker continental crust, while the oceans are located on thinner oceanic crust.
Are the large landmasses in the earth's oceans?
Yes, the large landmasses in the Earth's oceans are known as continents. Examples of continents include North America, Africa, Asia, and Australia.
What are the large landmasses in the earth's oceans?
The large landmasses in the Earth's oceans are called continents. They include Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Europe, North America, Australia, and South America. These continents are made up of various countries and are essential in shaping Earth's geography.
Where are the oceans located on the map?
The oceans are located on the map surrounding the continents and covering about 71 of the Earth's surface.
Why are there different oceans on Earth?
The Earth has different oceans because of the way the continents are arranged on the planet. The oceans are separated by land masses, creating distinct bodies of water such as the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, and Arctic oceans.
Where are Earth and oceans and continents located?
they are loctated o the tectonic plates
Where is the location of the Philippines with respect to the continents and oceans of the world?
Philippines is placed in the Western part of the Pacific Ocean.
What does the oceans plus the number of continents equal?
7 continents and 5 oceans = 12
What has greater seasonality oceans or continents?
continents
What do the continents and the ocean have in common?
Continents and oceans are both part of Earth's surface. They are interconnected and together make up the Earth's lithosphere. Continents are large land masses above sea level, while oceans are vast bodies of saltwater that cover a majority of the Earth's surface.
How are aceans different from continents?
Oceans are made out of sea water, and continents are made out of land; dirt and rocks. Oceans are liquids, continents are solids.
If you were looking at a real globe what would you have to do to see the other continents and oceans?
you have to spin it to see the continents and the oceans
Why do we know more about continents than oceans?
Because we tend to spend more time on the continents than in the oceans.
How can the earth's surface be organized into continents and oceans?
the earth can be organized into 4 oceans, 7 seas, and 7 continents
Are there more continents or more oceans on earth?
Continents by a couple
What layer of the earth can you find continents and oceans?
Continents and oceans are found on Earth's crust, which is the outermost layer of the Earth. The continents are made up of thicker continental crust, while the oceans are located on thinner oceanic crust.
What is the difference between oceans and continents?
Oceans are large bodies of saltwater that cover about 71% of the Earth's surface, while continents are large landmasses above sea level. Oceans are interconnected and form one continuous body of water, while continents are separate and distinct land masses. Oceans are home to marine life and play a crucial role in regulating the Earth's climate, while continents support terrestrial ecosystems and are where most human civilizations are located.
