Asked by Morgan Lancaster on May 12, 2024
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Which of the following is NOT an important difference between continents and oceans?
A) thickness of the crust
B) composition of the crust
C) density of the crust
D) whether it is part of the lithosphere
E) elevation
Lithosphere
The rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle, involved in plate tectonics movements.
Crust Thickness
The measure of the Earth's outermost layer's depth, which varies between oceanic and continental regions.
Crust Composition
The chemical and physical composition of the Earth's crust, including elements such as oxygen, silicon, aluminum, and iron.
- Elucidate the determinants affecting the formation and structure of continents and oceanic basins.
Verified Answer
VA
Valerie ArevaloMay 16, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Continents and oceans both form parts of the Earth's lithosphere, which includes the crust and the uppermost part of the mantle. Therefore, being part of the lithosphere is not a distinguishing factor between continents and oceans.
Learning Objectives
- Elucidate the determinants affecting the formation and structure of continents and oceanic basins.