Granite is a __________.

sedimentary rock

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metamorphic rock

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intrusive igneous rock

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extrusive igneous rock

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Solution

The correct option is C intrusive igneous rock
Intrusive igneous rocks are formed due to cooling of molten lava deep inside the earth. Since they cool down slowly they form large grains. Granite is an example of intrusive igneous rock.

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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

Granite is an example of which kind of igneous rock?

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