Question

question 23 of 30
which of these statements is correct?
a continental crust is thicker than oceanic crust.
b continental crust is thinner than oceanic crust.
c oceanic crust is thicker than continental crust.
d continental and oceanic crusts have the same thickness.

Explanation:

Continental crust typically ranges from 30-50 km thick (and up to 70 km under mountain ranges), while oceanic crust is only 5-10 km thick on average, making continental crust thicker.

Answer:

A. Continental crust is thicker than oceanic crust.