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  • Continental Crust: Definition, Composition & Location
    Continental crust is found under the continents. It's the outermost layer of Earth that makes up the landmasses we live on.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Continental Crust: The thicker, less dense part of Earth's crust that forms the continents. It's primarily composed of granite and other felsic rocks.

    * Oceanic Crust: The thinner, denser part of Earth's crust that forms the ocean floor. It's mainly composed of basalt and other mafic rocks.

    So, if you're standing on land, you're standing on continental crust!

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