Multiple choice

What are the 2 different types of Earth's crust?

  1. thick & thin

  2. oceanic & atmospheric

  3. continental & atmospheric

  4. continental & oceanic

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Earth's outer crust is divided into two distinct types based on composition and location: continental crust and oceanic crust. Continental crust lies beneath landmasses, while oceanic crust lies beneath the ocean basins. Other options include atmospheric layers or general descriptions rather than the actual geological divisions.