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Layers of the Earth

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Which of the following layers is also called SiAl layer?

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Core

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Mantle

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Continental Crust

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Oceanic Crust

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The correct option is C Continental Crust
Continental Crust is mostly made up of granite rocks made of silica and aluminium, or Si and Al. That’s why this is called the SiAl layer.

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