On average,continental crust is approximately ____________ as oceanic crust.
A) equally thick
B) half as thick
C) five times as thick
D) 20 times as thick

Question

On average,continental crust is approximately ____________ as oceanic crust. 
A) equally thick 
B) half as thick 
C) five times as thick 
D) 20 times as thick

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Continental crust is typically around 30 to 50 kilometers thick, while oceanic crust is typically only around 5 to 10 kilometers thick. Therefore, continental crust is approximately five times as thick as oceanic crust on average.

On Average,continental Crust Is Approximately ____________ as Oceanic Crust