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Mineral occurring layers in sedimentary rocks is an example is ______.

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lignite
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gold
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lead
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tin
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Solution

The correct option is A lignite
Lignite, often referred to as brown coal, is a soft, brown, combustible, sedimentary rock formed from naturally compressed peat. It is considered the lowest rank of coal due to its relatively low heat content.
The correct answer is A.

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