Multiple choice

T/F: The Continental Crust is thinner than the Oceanic Crust.

  1. TRUE

  2. FALSE

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Continental crust is significantly thicker than oceanic crust, averaging about 35 to 70 kilometers in thickness compared to the oceanic crust's average of 5 to 10 kilometers. Therefore, the statement that continental crust is thinner is false. Oceanic crust is thinner but denser than continental crust.