Why is granite considered a coarse-grained felsic rock?

A) It contains a lot of feldspar and silica.
B) It contains little feldspar and silica.
C) It contains a lot of magnesium and iron.
D) It contains a lot of feldspar and a little silica.


Answer: A

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