How is continental lithosphere different from oceanic lithosphere

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TheDavidFactor · Answer 1 · 2016-05-24T23:16:19+0000

Continental lithosphere is thicker and less dense than oceanic
lithosphere. Continental crust is primarily composed of
granitic rock while oceanic crust is composed
primarily of basaltic rock.

How is continental lithosphere different from oceanic lithosphere

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