Questions: Parts of the Earth's crust under the ocean is called continental crust TRUE FALSE

Parts of the Earth's crust under the ocean is called continental crust
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Transcript text: Parts of the Earth's crust under the ocean is called continental crust TRUE FALSE
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The answer is FALSE: Parts of the Earth's crust under the ocean is called oceanic crust.

Explanation:

  • Continental crust refers to the parts of the Earth's crust that form the continents and continental shelves. It is generally thicker and less dense than oceanic crust.
  • Oceanic crust is the part of the Earth's crust that underlies the ocean basins. It is thinner and denser compared to continental crust.
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