How thick is the Earth's Crust?

5-35 km

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5-50 km

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10-75 km

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15-80 km

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The correct option is A 5-35 km
The outermost layer of the Earth is called the crust. It is about 5 to 35 km thick, and can be thought of as the skin of the Earth. This layer further divided into two types: oceanic crust and continental crust.

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