Question

choose three facts about the earths crust. the crust can reach temperatures of 700 °c. the depth varies from 6 km on the ocean floor to 48 km on land. the lower crusts temperature drops to about -50 °c. the crust is broken into about 20 large pieces, or plates. much like swiss cheese, the crust has many empty spaces. the crust is the thickest layer of the earth.

Explanation:

• The Earth's crust depth varies from 6 km (ocean floor) to 48 km (land).
• The crust is broken into about 20 large plates.
• The crust can reach temperatures of 700°C.

Answer:

• The depth varies from 6 km on the ocean floor to 48 km on land.
• The crust is broken into about 20 large pieces, or plates.
• The crust can reach temperatures of 700°C.