Overall, rocks comprising the oceanic crust tend to be much older than rocks comprising the continents.

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Oceanic crust is generally much younger than continental crust because it is continuously being created at mid-ocean ridges and recycled back into the Earth's mantle at subduction zones. Continental crust, on the other hand, is older and less dense, so it is not recycled in the same way and can contain rocks that are billions of years old.

Overall, Rocks Comprising the Oceanic Crust Tend to Be Much