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Crust is made up of mainly granite, a felsic rock wit a lower density than basalt, what makes up the ocean's crust, thus why the continental crust rises up compared to ocean crust.
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Which of Earth's main layers is the thinnest?
The outermost layer, called the crust, is the thinnest layer of the earth.
What do you call the thin outer layer of the earth's surface?
The thin outer layer of the Earth's surface is called the crust. It is divided into oceanic and continental crust, with the oceanic crust being thinner and denser than the continental crust.
What is the second layer of the earth's crust?
The Earth's crust is divided into continental crust and oceanic crust. Underneath the crust and attached to it is the uppermost brittle mantle, which, together with the crust is referred to as the lithosphere.
Is there a crust on mars?
There is no crust
What is the name of ocean crust?
The name of the crust beneath the oceans is called "oceanic crust." It is thinner and younger than continental crust and primarily composed of basaltic rocks.
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