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alexandr402 [8]
3 years ago
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Give three differences between oceanic and continental crust BRAINLIEST WILL BE AWARDED

Geography
2 answers:
guajiro [1.7K]3 years ago
8 0

Answer:

Explanation:

the continental crust is older

continental crust forms land masses and the oceanic is found under the ocean floor

the density of the oceanic is higher than that of the continental

the oceanic crust is thinner than that of the continental crust

the oceanic crust recycles itself  ( that is the underside of the crust cools and sinks into a molten shelf.  The cooler side then melts and is recycled)  while the continental crust can not  

zalisa [80]3 years ago
7 0

Answer:

The following shows 3 (three) differences between oceanic crust and continental crust:

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Oceanic crust                        |    Continental crust

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Topographically lower        |   Topographically higher

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Composted of basalt           |   Composed of granite/"granodiorite"

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Denser                                  |    Less dense

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 Hope this helps!

        Best wishes in your academic pursuits

              — and within the "Brainly" community as well!

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