Like on the ocean?
2007-11-30 14:50:25 · 5 answers · asked by Annie 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
Look up tectonic plate theory. The continents are considered to be floating on the mantle of magma. they move around, very slowly.
2007-11-30 14:59:38 · answer #1 · answered by Labsci 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. Land is actually underneath the water, holding it much the same way as a cup does. The land above water, land that appears "floating" is really just higher than the ocean and pokes up out of it, the same way your knees poke up out of the water in a bathtub, for example.
If you take a look at the earth, it's actually comprised of a few layers of differing materials. Heavier materials generally are found closer to the center of the earth and lighter ones farther up. The ocean sits on the crust, which is a layer of relatively light rock. I've included a link for you.
2007-11-30 15:35:41 · answer #2 · answered by cybernide_2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. I asked this question once too. Think of the world as a rock that has little divets or holes in it. The holes are filled with water which is like the oceans.
i hope that helps! lol
2007-11-30 15:01:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
On magma, yes.
2007-11-30 15:56:48 · answer #4 · answered by Jiberish 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2007-11-30 14:59:05 · answer #5 · answered by Bryce Franks 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋