The average height of the continents above sea level is greater than the average depth of the ocean basins below sea level.

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The average depth of the ocean basins is greater than the average height of the continents above sea level. The average depth of the world's 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).

The Average Height of the Continents Above Sea Level Is