Relative to the Average Depth of the Oceans Below Sea

question 39

Multiple Choice

Relative to the average depth of the oceans below sea level, the average height of the continents above sea level is

• A) greater.
• B) smaller.
• C) about the same.
• D) greater at low tide, smaller at high tide.

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