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What is SIAL?
What do you mean by SIAL?
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Crust is the outer layer of the earth, where we live. The major elements of crust are silica (Si) and aluminium. Thus, it is called SIAL.
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Earth’s Structure
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Chapter 4: Structure of the Earth - SOLVE AND SCORE [Page 37]
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