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What is the most abundant element in the Earth's crust by mass?

A) Iron
B) Silicon
C) Oxygen
D) Aluminum

Explanation

Oxygen makes up approximately 46.6% of the Earth's crust by mass, primarily in the form of silicate minerals. Silicon is the second most abundant, followed by aluminum and iron.

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