Igneous rocks are overwhelmingly composed of silicate minerals. Why is this so?
A) Silicates are very heavy.
B) Silicates compose a huge amount of the earth's crust.
C) Silicates are only found in igneous rocks.
D) Silicates are very rare.
Answer: B
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