Which of the following is a true statement about the Earth's crust?
A) The oceanic crust is much thicker as compared to the continental crust because it is similar to the mantle in composition
B) The thinnest crust exists where mountains have been uplifted on the surface
C) Only the continental crust comprises the lithosphere
D) The thickest continental crust exists where mountains have been uplifted on the surface
E) The crust contains one major rock type which is similar to the rocks made in the mantle

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The thickest parts of the continental crust are typically found in mountainous regions, where geological processes such as tectonic plate collisions have thickened the crust by stacking rock layers upon one another.

Which of the Following Is a True Statement About the Earth's