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What are the two parts of the crust? What is the basis of classification? - Geography

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What are the two parts of the crust? What is the basis of classification?

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Earth’s crust is the outermost layer. It can be classified into Continental crust and oceanic crust, on the basis of chemical composition. The continental crust is made up of silica and aluminium. Oceanic crust is made up of silica and magnesium. 

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Chapter 2: Interior of the Earth - Exercises [Page 15]

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Balbharati Geography [English] Standard 8 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 2 Interior of the Earth
Exercises | Q 3.1 | Page 15
Balbharati Geography Integrated [English] Standard 8 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 2 Interior of the Earth
Exercises | Q 3. (A) | Page 129
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