The weight of the ocean floor bearing down on the lithosphere is increased by the weight of
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The weight of the ocean floor bearing down on the lithosphere is increased by the weight of ocean water. Relative to the weight of the 10-km-thick basaltic ocean crust (density 3 g/cm3), how much weight does a 3-km-deep ocean (density 1 g/cm3) contribute? Express your answer as a percentage of the crust’s weight.
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Conceptual Physical Science
ISBN: 978-0134060491
6th edition
Authors: Paul G. Hewitt, John A. Suchocki, Leslie A. Hewitt
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