Match the term with the appropriate phrase. You may use each answer once, more than once or not at all.
-basalt
A)plastic (capable of flow)portion of the upper mantle beneath the lithosphere
B)innermost layer of the Earth, a solid
C)lower portion of the mantle that is rigid
D)composed of iron, nickel, and sulfur
E)continental crust
F)oceanic crust
G)crust and the uppermost mantle consisting of a solid rock layer

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Basalt is a type of rock that is predominantly found in the oceanic crust, distinguishing it from the continental crust which is primarily composed of granite and other rocks.

Match the Term with the Appropriate Phrase