Why is oceanic crust denser than continental crust?
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Oceanic crust consist mainly of Basalt, rich in iron and magnesium. The continental crust consist mainly of Granite, rich in aluminum. They are both rich in oxygen and silicon, the rocks that compose the oceanic crust are of higher density than the rocks that compose the continental crust. Oceanic crust is at a lower elevation when being compared to continental crust. Oceanic crust sub ducts under the less dense continental crust. Continental crust is said to be much older than oceanic crust, because oceanic crust is being destroyed and created.
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Oceanic crust consist mainly of Basalt, rich in iron and magnesium. The continental crust consist mainly of Granite, rich in aluminum. They are both rich in oxygen and silicon, the rocks that compose the oceanic crust are of higher density than the rocks that compose the continental crust. Oceanic crust is at a lower elevation when being compared to continental crust. Oceanic crust sub ducts under the less dense continental crust. Continental crust is said to be much older than oceanic crust, because oceanic crust is being destroyed and created.
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no, it is not so denser
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