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Give a reason for the following: Rocks like peat, lignite and anthracite are called carbonaceous rocks. - Geography

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Give a reason for the following:

Rocks like peat, lignite and anthracite are called carbonaceous rocks.

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Rocks like peat, lignite, and anthracite are called carbonaceous rocks because they are formed from the remains of dead plants, which are rich in carbon content.

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Chapter 6: Rocks - EXERCISES [Page 65]

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Morning Star Total Geography [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 6 Rocks
EXERCISES | Q IV. 2. (c) (ii) | Page 65
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