To have a definite shape and volume
Explanation:
Tarbuck, Earth's crust is made up of several elements: oxygen, 46.6 percent by weight; silicon, 27.7 percent; aluminum, 8.1 percent; iron, 5 percent; calcium, 3.6 percent; sodium, 2.8 percent, potassium, 2.6 percent, and magnesium, 2.1 percent
About 29% of Earth's surface is land consisting of continents and islands. The remaining 71% is covered with water, mostly by oceans but also lakes, rivers and other fresh water, which all together constitute the hydrosphere.
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Almost 99% of the minerals making up the Earth's crust are made up of just eight elements. Most of these elements are found combined with other elements as compounds.
In order to prevent bacteria and fungi from reducing the volume of organic matter, coal must experience rapid, anaerobic burial.
