Contrasts between Oceanic and Continental Crust

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Contrasts between Oceanic and Continental Crust
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For each of the following state what they are for both oceanic and continental crust:
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Age
Oceanic: less than 200 million years old / Continental: over 1500 million years old
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Thickness
Oceanic: less thick / Continental: very thick
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Weight
Oceanic: denser + can sink / Continental: less dense + cannot sink
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Type of rock
Oceanic: basalt / Continental: granite
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Permanency
Oceanic: can be renewed and destroyed / Continental: can't be renewed or destroyed
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