In a species of wild animal, claw size is determined by a combination of two allele. allele q codes for large, thick claws, while allele q codes for small, thin claws. individuals with a heterozygous genotype possess claws of medium size. members of the species depend on their claws to be able to burrow in the ground and find food. the ground in their area has always been soft, but gradual climate change has caused the dirt to become hard and compact. which statement best predicts the change that will occur in the affected populations?

c. earths continental crust is thicker than its lithosphere.

because, the lithosphere is the outermost layer of the earth/ 100 km thick and is defined by its machanical properties.the lithosphere contains oceanic and continental crust that varies in age and thickness across locations and geologic time. the lithosphere is the coolest layer of the earth in terms of temperature. the term lithosphere should not be confused with the use of "geosphere" which is used to indicate all of earth systems, including the atmosphere, hydrosphere   and biosphere. the surface of the earth can be divided into the continental crust and the oceanic crust.   the continental crust is made mostly of granite while the oceanic crust is made of basalt. the average thickness of the continental crust is 25 miles and the average thickness of the oceanic crust is 5 miles.   three types of rock, igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic, make up the surface of the earth. that's why 3 option is preferable.