The crust is thickest under mountains and thinnest under the oceans.

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This statement is true. The Earth's crust consists of two types- continental crust and oceanic crust. The continental crust is thicker and less dense than the oceanic crust. It is found beneath the continents and makes up about 40% of the Earth's surface. The oceanic crust is thinner and more dense, making up the floors of the world's oceans. Therefore, the crust is thickest under mountains (which are formed by the collision of two continental plates) and thinnest under the oceans.

The Crust Is Thickest Under Mountains and Thinnest Under the Oceans