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Question
With reference to the Deccan Plateau in India, answer the following question:
What type of rocks is it made of?
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Solution
The Deccan Plateau is made up mostly of igneous rocks, specifically basalt.
- Type of rocks: The Deccan Plateau is indeed made up mostly of igneous rocks, primarily basalt.
- Formation: These basaltic rocks were formed by volcanic eruptions that occurred millions of years ago, particularly during the Cretaceous period.
- Deccan Traps: The plateau is specifically covered by layers of black lava rocks known as Deccan Traps, which are the result of massive volcanic activity that created extensive flat regions of solidified lava.
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