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Distinguish between SIAL and SIMA.
Distinguish Between
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Solution
| Sr. no. | SIAL | SIMA |
| 1. | The upper part of the earth’s crust. | The lower part of the crust. |
| 2. | Has granite rocks and forms continents. | Continuous zone of denser basaltic rocks forming ocean floor. |
| 3. | Has silica and Alumina referred to as SIAL. | Has silica and Magnesium called SIMA. |
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