Relative to the average depth of the oceans below sea level, the average height of the continents above sea level is
A) greater.
B) smaller.
C) about the same.
D) greater at low tide, smaller at high tide.

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The average depth of the oceans is much greater than the average height of continents above sea level. The average depth of the oceans is about 3,688 meters (12,100 feet), while the average elevation of land above sea level is approximately 840 meters (2,756 feet).

Relative to the Average Depth of the Oceans Below Sea