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Question
Give geographical reason:
The thickness of the crust below the continents is less as compared to oceans.
Give Reasons
Solution
The thickness of the continental crust is greater than that of the oceanic crust. The continental crust varies between 35-40 km, while the oceanic crust is only 7-10 km thick. Orogeny (mountain-building processes) further thickens the continental crust over time, contributing to its greater overall thickness.
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