The Mineral Class That Makes Up More Than 95% of Rocks

question 48

Multiple Choice

The mineral class that makes up more than 95% of rocks in the continental crust is termed the

• A)silicates.
• B)carbonates.
• C)halides.
• D)oxides.

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Definitions:

Diploid

A cell or organism that has two sets of chromosomes, one from each parent.

Bath Sponges

Natural or synthetic sponges used for cleansing the body; natural ones are harvested from the ocean and belong to a simple, multicellular organism group.

Silica

A hard, unreactive, colorless compound that occurs as the mineral quartz and as a principal constituent of sandstone and other rocks.

Calcium Carbonate

A chemical compound used as a dietary supplement or antacid; it's also the main component of limestone.