Average content of silica in soil is
A. 27%
B. 24%
C. 31%
D. 35%
Answer: Option A
Solution (By Examveda Team)
The average content of silica in the soil is around 27%, whereas sandy soil is rich in silica.Silica is an oxide of silicon, the most complex and abundant family of materials. It is most commonly found in nature as quartz, which comprises more than 10% of the mass of the earth's crust.
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