Which of the Following Represents the Largest and Most Important

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents the largest and most important group of rock-forming minerals? The bulk of the crust of the Earth is composed of these minerals.

• A) oxides
• B) silicates
• C) carbonates
• D) native elements
• E) sulfates

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