1. types of crust - continental & oceanic Flashcards
1
Q
oceanic crust
A
density: 3 g/cm³
thickness: 5 - 10km
age of rocks: <200 mil
type + appearance: basalt, dark
2
Q
continental crust
A
density: 2.6 g/cm³
thickness: 35 - 70km
age of rocks: recent - nearly 4 bil
type + appearance: granite, light