Oceanic And Continental Plates

Question 1

Characteristics of Continental Plates

Answer 1

>25-100 km thick
>Less Dense
>Doesn't sink
>Very old - 3-4 bill years old
>Cannot be destroyed

Question 2

Characteristics of Oceanic Plates

Answer 2

> 5-10 km thick
Dense
Oldest is about 180 mil.
Forms constantly at Constructive Plate Margins