Question

The continental crust is deepest beneath

a.
oceans.
c.
valleys.
b.
mountains.
d.
rivers.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

A. Ocean

Step-by-step explanation:

Earth's crust is made of young oceanic material and older, thicker continental material. The TauTona and Mponeng gold mines of South Africa are the deepest in the world, descending about 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) below the surface of the Earth. Although those are deep mines, they are shallow crust.

Answer 2

B. Mountains

Step-by-step explanation: