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Oceanic crust

earth science Maturity 7-9

The ocean floor is made of rock.

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It is under the deep blue sea. This rock is very heavy. It is thinner than the land. It stays under the water. It is a big part of our world. Do you like the sea?
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Global Map of Oceanic Plate Age by Fabio Crameri.png

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