Which of the following statements concerning elemental abundances in Earth's crust is correct?
A) One element accounts for over one-half of all atoms present.
B) Silicon and aluminum are the two most abundant elements in terms of atom percent.
C) Elemental abundances in Earth's crust closely parallel elemental abundances in the universe as a whole.
D) More than one correct response.
E) No correct response.

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One element, oxygen, accounts for over one-half of all atoms present in Earth's crust, making it the most abundant element by atom percent.

Which of the Following Statements Concerning Elemental Abundances in Earth's