Question

The continental crust covers _______ of the earth’s surface.

a. 40%
b. 50%
c. 60%
d. 70%

Answer 1

40% of the Earth's surface is covered by continental crust.

Answer 2

Answer: The correct answer is option a.

Explanation:

Continental crust is the layer composed of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks which forms the continental area on the Earth surface.

It covers around 40% of the Earth's surface which makes of about 70% of the volume of Earth's crust.

Hence, the correct answer to this question is Option a.