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Primary rocks are the result of the following process ______________.
Primary rocks are the result of the following process ______________.
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The correct option is C Solidification
- Generally, rocks can
be divided into three major types based on the process of their formation
- Igneous rocks are
formed by the solidification and cooling of magma in volcanic areas,
- While
sedimentary rocks are formed by a low-temperature accumulation of sediments in
tectonic basins and topographical sinks.
- Metamorphic rocks on the other hand
are formed by application of temperature and pressure on pre-existing rocks
- Generally, rocks can be divided into three major types based on the process of their formation
- Igneous rocks are formed by the solidification and cooling of magma in volcanic areas,
- While sedimentary rocks are formed by a low-temperature accumulation of sediments in tectonic basins and topographical sinks.
- Metamorphic rocks on the other hand are formed by application of temperature and pressure on pre-existing rocks
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