Which of the following is correct about oceanic and continental crust?
A) Oceanic and continental crust represent the majority of Earth's overall diameter.
B) On average, oceanic crust is not as thick as continental crust.
C) Crust is thickest in continental interiors.
D) The average thickness of oceanic crust is 70 km.
E) The Moho is the region separating oceanic and continental crust.
B
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