The Earth's Crust Flashcards

1
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What are two main types crust?

A

Oceanic and Continental

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What are the main characteristics of oceanic crust?

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Dense, newly formed, about 5km thick, less than

200 million years old

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What are the main characteristics of continental crust?

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Older more 200 million years. Lighter than oceanic crust, More than 30km thick

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