The part of the Earth's crust that is above water is called continents.

Here's a breakdown:

* Crust: The outermost layer of the Earth, composed of rock.

* Continents: Large landmasses that rise above sea level.

* Oceans: The vast bodies of water that cover most of the Earth's surface.

So, continents are the portions of the Earth's crust that are exposed above the oceans.