Which igneous rock or magma has the lowest silica (SiO2) content?
A) andesite
B) basalt
C) peridotite
D) granite

Name: Which igneous rock or magma has the lowest silica (SiO2) content? A) andesite B) basalt C) peridotite D) granite
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Peridotite has the lowest silica content among the options, as it is an ultramafic rock primarily composed of olivine and pyroxene, with very low silica content compared to basalt, andesite, and granite.

Which Igneous Rock or Magma Has the Lowest Silica (SiO2)