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Which of the following statements is not true with regard to the crust of the Earth? (i) It is the outermost layer of the earth. (ii) It is brittle in nature. (iii)  The thickness of the crust varies under the oceanic and continental areas.

Which of the following statements is not true with regard to the crust of the Earth? (i) It is the outermost layer of the earth. (ii) It is brittle in nature. (iii)  The thickness of the crust varies under the oceanic and continental areas. Correct Answer None of the above.

The correct answer is option 4) i.e. None of the Above.

  • The solid portion of the Earth is called the Lithosphere.
  • The Earth is divided into 3 layers - The crust, The Mantle & The Core.
  • The crust is the outermost layer of the earth and it is brittle in nature.
  • The thickness of the crust varies under the oceanic and continental areas.
  • Oceanic crust is thinner as compared to the continental crust.
  • The mean thickness of the oceanic crust is 5 km whereas that of the continental is around 30 km.

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