what is meant by sima and sial ?. pls friend write answer in short pls pls
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Answer:
sima is an antiquated blended term for the lower layer of the Earth's crust. the sial is also known as upper continental crust and the sima is also known as lower oceanic crust. Sima is the layer that makes up the ocean floor.
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