aline19
aline19 aline19
  • 07-10-2018
  • Chemistry
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Ocean lithosphere is lighter than continental lithosphere

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kachigga
kachigga kachigga
  • 17-10-2018

if this is is a True or False question I think it would be (False). Because the continental crust is lighter than the oceanic crust, and the continental crust cannot subduct.

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camilaperezr
camilaperezr camilaperezr
  • 28-01-2020

Answer:

False.

Explanation:

Ocean lithosphere is about 60km thick and very dense, whereas continental lithosphere is about 120km and less dense. That is why when they collide, ocean plates subduct under continental ones.

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