Fossils are present in metamorphic rocks. State true or false.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B False
$False$
Metamorphic rocks such as marble are formed by tremendous heat and pressure and fossils can not be found in such places. They are usually found in Sedimentary rocks as these rocks have formed at low temperatures and pressure and suitable for fossils.

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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

Which of the following are true with regard to metamorphic rocks?

1. They are formed inside the earth, under great pressure.

2. Some examples of metamorphic rocks are gneiss, slate, Breccia, rock salt, and quartzite.

3. The coastline of Brazil is made up of metamorphic rocks.

4. The layering within metamorphic rocks is called foliation

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