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Continental Crust is also known as -------

ASima

BSiAl

CNone of the above

DAll of the above

Answer:

B. SiAl

Read Explanation:

Continental Crust

  • Mainly consists Silica and Aluminium

  • It is known as SiAl

  • Average thickness - 30 - 70 km

  • Composition - Granite, sedimentary rocks, and metamorphic rocks


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