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The mean thickness of oceanic crust and continental crust is around:

The mean thickness of oceanic crust and continental crust is around: Correct Answer 5 kilometer and 30 kilometer respectively.

The mean thickness of oceanic crust and continental crust is around 5 kilometer and 30 kilometer respectively.

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