The continental crust has an average age of ________ and a maximum age of ________

A) 1.2 billion; 3.9 billion
B) 1.6 billion; 4.0 billion
C) 1.8 billion; 3.2 billion
D) 2.2 billion; 4.4 billion


Answer: D

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