Earth's crust is thinner than the core yet thicker than the mantle.

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Earth's crust is thinner than the core yet
thicker than the mantle.
a. This statement is true only when the
thickness of the crust is measured at
continental areas that have tall mountains
b. This statement is true for oceanic crust
but not for continental crust
c. This statement is false, because the
core is thinner than both the mantle and
crust
d. This statement is false, because the
crust is thinner than both the core and
mantle
e. This statement is false, because the
mantle is thinner than both the core and
crust
Transcribed Image Text:Earth's crust is thinner than the core yet thicker than the mantle. a. This statement is true only when the thickness of the crust is measured at continental areas that have tall mountains b. This statement is true for oceanic crust but not for continental crust c. This statement is false, because the core is thinner than both the mantle and crust d. This statement is false, because the crust is thinner than both the core and mantle e. This statement is false, because the mantle is thinner than both the core and crust
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