On the surface of the Earth, _____________ rocks are most common, while for the crust as a whole ________________ rocks are most common.
A) igneous; metamorphic
B) sedimentary; igneous
C) metamorphic; igneous
D) igneous; sedimentary
E) metamorphic; sedimentary

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Sedimentary rocks are most common on the Earth's surface due to processes like weathering and erosion, while igneous rocks are most common in the Earth's crust overall, as they form from solidified magma.

On the Surface of the Earth, _____________ Rocks Are Most