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Are oceanic plates only made up of oceanic crust?
yes but oceanic crust is younger than continental crust because of deep sea trenches
What is the difference between contiental crust and oceanic crust?
Continental crust is on top of the oceanic crust Continental crust is made of granite whereas oceanic crust is made of basalt Continental crust is partly above sea level and partly below whereas oceanic crust is always below sea level.
Which rock makes continental and oceanic crust?
The rock that makes up both continental and oceanic crust is called basalt. Basalt is a mafic extrusive igneous rock that forms when lava cools and solidifies rapidly at the Earth's surface. It is commonly found in oceanic crust, while continental crust is made up of a variety of rocks including basalt.
Why does the oceanic sink beneath continental crust at convergent boundaries?
The continental crust is less dense than the oceanic crust. That's the reason we find that the oceanic crust sinks (subducts) beneath the continental crust.Continental crust is less dense than oceanic crust and so cannot sink below it.
How are oceanic crust and continental crust alike How are they different?
Oceanic and Continental crusts are alike because they both shift and move and grow. They differ by there rock types. Oceanic crust is made up of dense basalt while continental crust is made up of less dense granite.
The two types of crust?
Oceanic and Continental crust. Oceanic crust is made of basalt. Continental crust is made of granite
Which type of crust is primarily made of basalt and is more dense?
Oceanic crust is primarily made of basalt and is more dense than continental crust. It is also younger and thinner compared to continental crust.
What is made at oceanic oceanic crust?
i genous rock
What is the oceanic layer of Earth made of?
oceanic crust
What accounts for the difference between the oceanic crust and continental crust?
The oceanic crust is made up of basalt while continental crust is made up of mostly granite.
Are oceanic plates only made up of oceanic crust?
yes but oceanic crust is younger than continental crust because of deep sea trenches
What is the difference between contiental crust and oceanic crust?
Continental crust is on top of the oceanic crust Continental crust is made of granite whereas oceanic crust is made of basalt Continental crust is partly above sea level and partly below whereas oceanic crust is always below sea level.
Crust under the ocean is called?
Crust under the oceans is called oceanic crust.
Is Mount Kilimanjaro made of continental crust or oceanic crust?
Of course it's continental crust! If it were made of oceanic crust, it would be underwater or some large island starting at the bottom of the ocean floor!
What are two way the continental crust and the oceanic crust are different?
the oceanic crust is thinner, generally5-8 killometers thick, and is made of basalt, but the continental crust is an average of 30 km and is made of granite
Which rock makes continental and oceanic crust?
The rock that makes up both continental and oceanic crust is called basalt. Basalt is a mafic extrusive igneous rock that forms when lava cools and solidifies rapidly at the Earth's surface. It is commonly found in oceanic crust, while continental crust is made up of a variety of rocks including basalt.
What are the 3 elements are the oceanic crust made of?
The oceanic crust is made out of mostly basalt.
