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UPSC CSE Prelims Crust Types, Plate Boundaries & Weather vs Climate Flashcards

Master 11 crust types, plate boundaries & weather vs climate concepts for the UPSC CSE Prelims.

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Complete the characteristics of the Earth's crust:

Compared to oceanic crust, the continental crust is structurally , has a density (approx. 2.7 g/cm³), and is primarily composed of .

Question

Consider the following statements regarding Oceanic Crust:

  1. It is generally thicker than the continental crust.
  2. It is primarily composed of silica and magnesia (sima).
  3. Its rocks are generally younger than those of the continental crust.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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