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Name the main types of rocks. - Geography

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Name the main types of rocks.

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On the basis of their mode of formation, rocks are divided into three types :

  • Igneous rocks
  • Sedimentary rocks
  • Metamorphic rocks.
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Igneous rocks are found in the regions of volcanoes.


How are igneous rocks formed?


What are metamorphic rocks?


Sedimentary rocks are called stratified rocks.


  A   B
A. Basalt 1. Anthracite
B. Limestone 2. Extrusive igneous
C. Coal 3. Metamorphic rock
D. Gneiss 4. Sedimentary rock

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A. Basalt 1. Anthracite
B. Limestone 2. Extrusive igneous
C. Coal 3. Metamorphic rock
D. Gneiss 4. Sedimentary rock

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A. Basalt 1. Anthracite
B. Limestone 2. Extrusive igneous
C. Coal 3. Metamorphic rock
D. Gneiss 4. Sedimentary rock

Statement (1): Sedimentary rocks consist of many layers.

Statement (2): Sedimentary rocks are formed by the sediments deposited at different points of time.


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