Question

study the image of earths layers. which statement correctly compares the thicknesses of earths layers? earths mantle is thinner than its oceanic crust earths outer core is thicker than its mantle. earths continental crust is thicker than its lithosphere. earths lithosphere is thinner than its asthenosphere

Explanation:

• Analyze each option:
• Earth's mantle is much thicker than its oceanic crust.
• Earth's outer core is thinner than its mantle.
• Earth's continental crust (30 - 40 km) is thinner than its lithosphere (100 km).
• Earth's lithosphere (100 km) is thinner than its asthenosphere (660 km).

Answer:

Earth’s lithosphere is thinner than its asthenosphere.