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Questions
Find the difference between:
Igneous and sedimentary rocks
Give three points of difference between the igneous rocks and the sedimentary rocks.
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Solution
| Igneous Rocks | Sedimentary Rocks |
| These are formed due to the cooling and solidification of ‘magma’ and ‘lava’. | These rocks are formed due to continuous deposition and compaction of weathered pieces of rocks transported to various places by wind, glaciers, rivers, etc. |
| These are hard, homogeneous and heavy rocks. | These are brittle, layered and light in weight. |
| They lack fossils. | They show the presence of fossils. |
| Example: Basalt, Granite, etc. | Example: Sandstone, limestone, etc. |
Notes
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