The Thickness of Earth's Crust

question 31

Multiple Choice

The thickness of Earth's crust

• A)varies from about 10 km under the continents to about 60 km under the oceans.
• B)on average is about 10 km.
• C)on average is about 60 km.
• D)varies from about 5 km under the oceans to about 70 km under the continents.

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