How is continental crust different from oceanic crust?

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Continental crust is more dense and lighter.

Continental crust is more dense and lighter.

Continental crust is thicker and more likely to sink.

Continental crust is thicker and more likely to sink.

Oceanic crust is thicker and more dense.

Oceanic crust is thicker and more dense.

Oceanic crust is thinner and more likely to sink.

Oceanic crust is denser and thinner, while continental crust is less dense and thicker. Additionally, oceanic crust is more likely to sink beneath continental crust in a process called subduction.