Multiple choice

What type of rock makes up most of the continental crust?

  1. granite

  2. iron

  3. basalt

  4. nickel

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Explanation

Continental crust is predominantly composed of granitic rocks, which are coarse-grained, light-colored igneous rocks. Basalt is the main component of oceanic crust, while iron and nickel are elements found mostly in the Earth's core.