QuestionJune 12, 2025

Continental lithosphere is more dense/heavier than oceanic lithosphere and will always sink beneath the oceanic lithosphere. True False

Continental lithosphere is more dense/heavier than oceanic lithosphere and will always sink beneath the oceanic lithosphere. True False
Continental lithosphere is more dense/heavier than oceanic lithosphere and will always sink beneath the oceanic lithosphere.
True
False

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Answer

False Explanation 1. Compare Densities Oceanic lithosphere is denser than continental lithosphere. 2. Determine Sinking Behavior Denser oceanic lithosphere sinks beneath less dense continental lithosphere at convergent boundaries.

Explanation

1. Compare Densities<br /> Oceanic lithosphere is denser than continental lithosphere.<br />2. Determine Sinking Behavior<br /> Denser oceanic lithosphere sinks beneath less dense continental lithosphere at convergent boundaries.
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