Fossils are common in which type of rocks?

sedimentary

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igneous

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metamorphic

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Solution

The correct option is A
sedimentary

Fossils are common in sedimentary rocks as they are deposited over time.

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(i) The rock which is made up of molten magma is

(a) Igneous

(b) Sedimentary

(ii) The innermost layer of the Earth is

(a) Crust

(b) Core

(iii) Gold, petroleum and coal are examples of

(a) Rocks

(b) Minerals

(iv) Rocks which contain fossils are

(a) Sedimentary rocks

(b) Metamorphic rocks

(v) The thinnest layer of the Earth is

(a) Crust

(b) Mantle

Consider the following statements
1. Igneous rocks are the oldest rocks, while metamorphic are being derivative of igneous rocks and sedimentary rocks.
2. Resistance to weathering and erosion is less to metamorphic rocks compared to igneous rocks
3. Tendency to react with acids is higher to metamorphic rocks when compared to igneous rocks.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

Q. How are minerals formed in igneous and metamorphic rocks?

Q.  Consider the following Statements:
1. Granite is an Igneous Rock that undergoes metamorphism to form Gneiss.
2. Slate is a common metamorphic rock that forms from shale.
3. Limestone, is the Igneous rock, that will change into a metamorphic rock; ‘marble’.
Which of the following are ‘True’ ?

Q. Sometimes igneous and sedimentary rocks are changed into metamorphic rocks.

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Fossils are common in which type of rocks?

The correct option is A sedimentary Fossils are common in sedimentary rocks as they are deposited over time.

The correct option is A
sedimentary

Fossils are common in sedimentary rocks as they are deposited over time.