Continental crust is mostly
A) shale.
B) basalt.
C) limestone.
D) granite.
E) coal.

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Continental crust is composed mostly of granite, which is an igneous rock made up of feldspar, quartz, and mica. This type of rock is less dense than basalt, which makes up oceanic crust. Shale and limestone are common sedimentary rocks, while coal is a combustible sedimentary rock formed from the remains of plants. None of these types of rocks make up the majority of continental crust.

Continental Crust Is Mostly