Geography, asked by gv2745984, 9 months ago

what is the other name of continental crust?

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Answered by shambhavi12102005121

Answer:

The continental crust is the layer of granitic, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks which form the continents and the areas of shallow seabed close to their shores, known as continental shelves. It is less dense than the material of the Earth's mantle and thus "floats" on top of it.

Answered by madhveelathapalla

Answer:

crust mantel is the other name.

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