A silica-rich igneous rock that has large crystals and makes up much of the continental crust is ________.
A)peridotite
B)granite
C)gabbro
D)basalt

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Granite is a silica-rich igneous rock that forms the base of the continental crust. It is composed of large crystals, usually of feldspar and quartz, and has a relatively low density compared to basalt or gabbro. Peridotite is a dense rock that makes up the mantle, while gabbro and basalt are silica-poor igneous rocks that form the oceanic crust.

A Silica-Rich Igneous Rock That Has Large Crystals and Makes