What is the earth's crust made of?
Question asked by: knowitall
The overall composition of the Earth's crust, in terms of elemental composition is as follows:
Oxygen 46.6%
Silicon 27.7%
Aluminum 8.1%
Iron 5.0%
All other elements 12.6%
By: Unknown
![star](http://www.tellmehowto.net/ministar.gif)
![star](http://www.tellmehowto.net/ministar.gif)
![star](http://www.tellmehowto.net/ministar.gif)
![star](http://www.tellmehowto.net/ministar.gif)
Average rating for this answer is 4 / 5
Rate Answer
Comment or provide your answer to this question
No comments have been added to this question "What is the earth's crust made of?".
No comments have been added to this question "What is the earth's crust made of?".
Ask a New Question
Find out more about Geology
Find out more about Geology
Geology Questions and Answers
the earth Questions and Answers
Next question: What is granite?
Become a Member! It's Free >>>
Share on Facebook:
On Twitter:
Tweet this!
Question Keywords
crust  earth's  
More Questions:What Minerals Attract Lightning?
What The Longest Depth Can Be Measured Using Seismograph?
What Are The Black Smokers?
Is Global Warming And Climate Change True?
Toward A Sustainability Transition