Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Earth's crust is brittle in nature. 2. The mean thickness of the oceanic crust is 15 km, whereas that of the continental crust is around 30 km. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- A. 1 only ✓
- B. 2 only
- C. Both 1 and 2
- D. Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: A. 1 only
Explanation
The Earth's crust is brittle in nature. The mean thickness of the oceanic crust is typically about 5 km, not 15 km, while the continental crust is around 30 km thick.
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