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Question
Which one of the following is not a sedimentary rock?
Options
Tillite
Borax
Breccia
Marble
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Solution
Marble
Explanation:
Marble is a metamorphic rock, not a sedimentary rock. It is created when intense pressure and heat cause limestone, a sedimentary rock, to recrystallise into marble.
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