Rocks formed from the sediments of animals are termed as ___ .

sedimentary rocks

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igneous rock

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metamorphic rock

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sedimentary rocks

Sediments of animals and fishes are found at the bottom of lakes, rivers and seas. Over a period of time, due to the intense heat and pressure under the earth's surface, these sediments are turned into rocks, called sedimentary rocks. The common examples of sedimentary rocks are sandstone and limestone.

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Q. The igneous and sedimentary rocks due to the influence of ______________ get transformed into metamorphic rocks.

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

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?

Tick the correct answer.

(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

Q. Rocks that are formed through the ______ and ______ of sediments are called sedimentary rocks.

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