Determination of the origin of continental crust is more complicated than determining the origin of oceanic crust.

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The origin of continental crust involves complex processes such as melting of pre-existing crust, sedimentation, and tectonic collisions over long periods of geological time. In contrast, the origin of oceanic crust is largely attributed to the solidification of magma at mid-ocean ridges.

Determination of the Origin of Continental Crust Is More Complicated