Why are silicate minerals the most abundant in Earth's crust and mantle?
A) Oxygen and silicon are the most common elements in the Earth's crust and are two of the most common elements in the Earth's mantle.
B) Oxygen and silicon are the most common elements in the universe and make up the majority of all matter.
C) Silicate minerals are the easiest minerals to create under surface conditions particularly in ocean water).
D) Silicate minerals are the only minerals that exist in Earth's crust and mantle.

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Oxygen and silicon are indeed the most common elements in the Earth's crust and are also prevalent in the mantle, which explains why silicate minerals, composed primarily of silicon and oxygen, are the most abundant.

Why Are Silicate Minerals the Most Abundant in Earth's Crust