Question

Identify which characteristic belongs to each type of crust.
Characteristic Continental Oceanic
Basalt Rock


Granite Rock


30-75 km


5-10 km

Answer 1

Here’s how the characteristics belong to each type of crust:

| Characteristic | Continental | Oceanic |
|--------------------|---------------|-------------|
| Basalt Rock | | Yes |
| Granite Rock | Yes | |
| 30-75 km | Yes | |
| 5-10 km | | Yes |

- **Basalt Rock**: Found in oceanic crust.
- **Granite Rock**: Found in continental crust.
- **30-75 km**: Typical thickness of continental crust.
- **5-10 km**: Typical thickness of oceanic crust.