Question

study the image of earths layers. which statement correctly compares the thicknesses of earths layers? earths mantle is thinner than its oceanic crust. earths outer core is thicker than its mantle. earths continental crust is thicker than its lithosphere. earths lithosphere is thinner than its asthenosphere. asthenosphere 660 km lithosphere 100 km upper mantle continental crust 30 - 40 km mantle lower mantle oceanic crust 5 km outer core inner core

Explanation:

The lithosphere is about 100 km thick and the asthenosphere is 660 km thick. Comparing the given thickness - values of Earth's layers in the options, Earth's lithosphere is thinner than its asthenosphere. The mantle is much thicker than the oceanic crust, the outer core is thinner than the mantle, and the continental crust is thinner than the lithosphere.

Answer:

Earth's lithosphere is thinner than its asthenosphere.