Question

The thickness of the crust below the continent is less as compated to ocean
Give scientific reason
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Answer 1

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★ Both the oceanic crust and continental crust have different densities because they are made up of different kind of rocks with different densities.

★ Density means mass per unit of a substance. Thus,we can say that the continental crust is less thick than oceanic crust.

Answer 2

Answer:

Though mantle is more dense than oceanic crust and continental crust. The continental crust is made up of sedimentary rocks while oceanic crust is made up of pillows,dykes and gabbros. Density means mass per unit of a substance. Thus,we can say that the continental crust is less thick than oceanic crust.

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