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प्रश्न
The photograph shows you a type of rock that is widely used in the construction industry.
- Name the type of rock.
- How is it formed?
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उत्तर
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The type of rock is chemically formed sedimentary rock as limestone becomes marble. It is a marble.
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Sedimentary rocks are formed from sediment accumulated over long periods, usually underwater on the floors of shallow seas, rivers, and lakes. These rocks are formed by the process of evaporation of water containing in limestone which becomes marble.
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Statement (2): Sedimentary rocks are formed by the sediments deposited at different points of time.
