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which of the following statements is false? continental crust is mostly…

Question

which of the following statements is false?
continental crust is mostly made of granitic rock.
continental crust is less dense than oceanic crust.
continental crust is younger than oceanic crust.
continental crust is thicker than oceanic crust.

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

Oceanic crust is generally younger than continental crust. New oceanic crust is constantly formed at mid - ocean ridges through seafloor spreading, while continental crust has been around for billions of years in some areas. The other statements about continental crust being mostly granitic, less dense, and thicker than oceanic crust are true.

Answer:

Continental crust is younger than oceanic crust.