The Thickness of Earth's Crust Ranges from

question 103

Multiple Choice

The thickness of Earth's crust ranges from

• A) 5 km to 60 km (3 mi. to 37 mi.).
• B) 70 km to 250 km (43 mi. to 155 mi.).
• C) the surface to an unknown depth.
• D) the surface down to 2900 km (1800 mi.).

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