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luvbio

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Use Figure 8.20 to compare the P-wave velocities of oceanic and continental crust at a depth of 10 km. Why are these velocities different?
 
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Use data graphed in Figures 8.18 and 8.20 to write a paragraph explaining why geologists interpret the lower continental crust to consist of igneous rocks that are more mafic than the rocks composing the upper continental crust.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The P-wave velocity of oceanic crust at a depth of 10 km is 7 km/s. The P-wave velocity of continental crust at a depth of 10 km is 6 km/s. The difference is due to composition (rock-type). The oceanic crust is made up of mafic rocks and the continental crust at 10 km is made up of felsic rocks.

Answer to Question 2

Figure 8.20 shows that P-wave velocity increases downward in the crust in a gradual way until about 35 km where there is an abrupt increase in velocity. The gradual increase could simply be a result of the deeper rocks experiencing higher pressure. The abrupt increase at about 35 km, however, would suggest a change in composition. Figure 8.18 shows that mafic igneous rock (e.g., basalt) has higher seismic velocities than felsic rocks (e.g., granite).


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