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The continental crust is the thick, solid outer layer of the Earth that forms the continents and other landmasses. Composed primarily of lighter, granitic rocks, it is generally thicker and less dense than oceanic crust, averaging about 30-50 kilometers in thickness. This crust plays a crucial role in the Earth's geology, supporting diverse ecosystems and human activities. Its formation and movement are influenced by tectonic processes, including plate tectonics and continental drift.
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Which type of convergent boundry was the Himilaya Mountains formed by?
Contenental/contenental
When rocks subduct at the contenental plate what is formed?
When oceanic crust subducts beneath a continental plate, it can lead to the formation of deep-sea trenches, volcanic arcs, and island chains due to melting of the subducted crust and the release of magma. This process can also generate earthquakes and tsunamis in the surrounding region.
What is the compisition of the contenental crust?
The continental crust is primarily composed of a variety of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks, with a significant portion made up of granitic rocks that are rich in silica and aluminum. It also contains minerals such as quartz, feldspar, and mica. The continental crust is generally thicker and less dense than the oceanic crust, contributing to its elevation above sea level. Overall, it plays a crucial role in the Earth's geology and supports diverse ecosystems.
Which of Earth's main layers is the thinnest?
The outermost layer, called the crust, is the thinnest layer of the earth.
What do you call the thin outer layer of the earth's surface?
The Crust
What is the contenental crust made up of?
less dense rocks such as granite.
Which type of convergent boundry was the Himilaya Mountains formed by?
Contenental/contenental
What is contenental shelf?
newdiv
Who was the commander of the contenental army?
the president!!
When rocks subduct at the contenental plate what is formed?
When oceanic crust subducts beneath a continental plate, it can lead to the formation of deep-sea trenches, volcanic arcs, and island chains due to melting of the subducted crust and the release of magma. This process can also generate earthquakes and tsunamis in the surrounding region.
What are the name of the plates that are mostly contenental?
african
What is the compisition of the contenental crust?
The continental crust is primarily composed of a variety of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks, with a significant portion made up of granitic rocks that are rich in silica and aluminum. It also contains minerals such as quartz, feldspar, and mica. The continental crust is generally thicker and less dense than the oceanic crust, contributing to its elevation above sea level. Overall, it plays a crucial role in the Earth's geology and supports diverse ecosystems.
What contenental airplane has TVs in the seats?
Boeing 777
Who was the publisher on the theory of contenental drift?
It should be Alfred Wegener
The is a shallow extension of the continent that extends beyond the shoreline?
Contenental Shelf.
Is a shallow extension of the continent that extends beyond the shoreline.?
Contenental Shelf.
What occurred at the Second contenental congress?
go to history wiz .com to find out
