On the average, lithospheric plates are ________ thick.
A)l km
B)10 km
C)l00 km
D)1000 km

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The lithospheric plates are composed of the uppermost part of the Earth's mantle and the crust. These plates are on average about 100 km thick, but they can vary in thickness depending on location and tectonic activity. The thinnest plates are found under the oceans, while the thickest plates are found under some mountain ranges.

On the Average, Lithospheric Plates Are ________ Thick