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 about 35-40 km (22-25 miles) thick on average, while oceanic crust is only about 7 km (4 miles) thick on average. Therefore, continental crust is about five times thicker than oceanic crust.

On Average,continental Crust Is Approximately ____________ as Oceanic Crust