Continental Lithosphere ________

question 7

Multiple Choice

Continental lithosphere ________.

• A)is thicker than oceanic lithosphere
• B)contains more mafic rocks than oceanic lithosphere
• C)is denser than oceanic lithosphere
• D)contains no crustal material,consisting solely of lithified upper mantle

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Definitions:

Geothermal Energy

Energy derived from the natural heat of the earth, harnessed for heating, electricity production, and other uses.

Hydrogen Sulphide Gas

A toxic, flammable gas with the foul odor of rotten eggs, produced during the decay of organic matter in the absence of oxygen.

Solar Collection

The process of capturing solar energy from the sun using technologies like photovoltaic panels and solar thermal collectors for electricity or heating.

Heat Distribution

The process by which heat spreads throughout an environment or system.