According to the concept of ____, lighter less dense continental crust "floats" higher on the mantle than denser oceanic crust.

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Isostacy is the concept that explains how the Earth's crust is in a state of equilibrium, and lighter continental crust floats higher on the mantle than denser oceanic crust. This is because the mantle has a certain level of buoyancy, and the crust will adjust to maintain balance and stability.

According to the Concept of ____, Lighter Less Dense Continental