Earth's Crust: Continental and Oceanic
Explore the characteristics and differences between continental and oceanic crust. Learn how these outer sections make up the surface of the Earth.
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Which layer of Earth is the outermost and thinnest?
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What are the two main types of Earth's crust?
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Which type of crust is thinner and denser?
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What is the primary rock type found in continental crust?
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What is the primary rock type that forms oceanic crust?
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Which crust type is generally older in age?
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How deep can continental crust reach under tall mountain ranges?
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Which two chemical elements are most abundant in Earth's crust?
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Which part of Earth's crust do humans live on?
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Why does oceanic crust sink beneath continental crust when they collide?
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What is the average thickness of oceanic crust?
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Which geological feature forms where oceanic crust sinks under continental crust?