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Igneous rock comprises the majority of Earth's crust.
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Is the inner part of the earths crust hot melted rock?
Well, the earth's crust is like hot rock, but not melted.
What percent of the earth's crust is sedimentary rock?
Sedimentary rock; this is because the earth is constantly going through the rock cycle and both igneous rock and metamorphic rock have a lot to deal with under the earths surface and sedimentary rocks doesn't it just builds and builds over time which creates 75% of rock the covers the earth surface.
Where is each type of igneous rock formed?
The Extrusive igneous rock is formed on the earths surface while the Intrusive igneous rock is formed within or inside the earths crust.
Cracks in Earths crust where surrounding rock has moved or shifted are called?
Faults.
What is the opening called in the earths crust called through which lava gases and other pieces of rock erupt?
A volcano is the opening called in the earths crust called through which lava gases and other pieces of rock erupt.
What makes up most of earths crust?
rock
What makes up about 95 percent of the rocks in earths crust?
Igneous and metamorphic rock make up 95% of the rocks in Earth's crust. Only a thin layer is made up of sedimentary rock.
What rock makes up most of earths crust and what percentage is it?
90 persent and lava
What is the solid rock that makes up earths outermost layer?
The solid rock forms the Earth's crust on which we live.
Which rock group makes up least of earths crust?
Just to say: This question refers to rock groups. Not what type of rock.Igneous rocks make up most of the earth's crust.
Is The earth's crust is composed of layers of rock?
Yes, the earths crust is composed of layers of rock
Which of the rock forming mineral groups makes up the largest group of minerals in earths crust?
oxygen 46.6%
Which rock forming mineral group makes up the largest group of minerals in earths crust?
oxygen 46.6%
What causes stress earths crust?
The movement in earths plates create powerful forces that pull or squeeze the rock in the crust.
What does the Earths crust mostly consist of?
Igneous rock.
What is the layer of the rock beneath the earths crust?
mantle
What rock is found deep in the earths crust?
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