Rocks that come out of volcanoes form the greater part of the Earth's crust and are called ____.

Igneous rocks

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Basalt

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Metamorphic rocks

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Granite

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The correct option is A
Igneous rocks

The molten form of igneous rocks which comes out of crust is called lava. This lava after solidification accounts major part of Earth's crust rocks.

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Rocks that come out of volcanoes form the greater part of the Earth's crust and are called ____.

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.  Consider the following Statements:
1. Granite is an Igneous Rock that undergoes metamorphism to form Gneiss.
2. Slate is a common metamorphic rock that forms from shale.
3. Limestone, is the Igneous rock, that will change into a metamorphic rock; ‘marble’.
Which of the following are ‘True’ ?

Consider the following statements
1. Though the continental crust has greater thickness it is less dense than the oceanic crust.
2. Deccan plateau is made up of only granite rocks.
3. Granite rock is an example of extrusive igneous rocks.
4. Limestone, sandstone and coal are examples of sedimentary rocks.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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?

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Rocks that come out of volcanoes form the greater part of the Earth's crust and are called ____.

The correct option is A Igneous rocks The molten form of igneous rocks which comes out of crust is called lava. This lava after solidification accounts major part of Earth's crust rocks.

The correct option is A
Igneous rocks

The molten form of igneous rocks which comes out of crust is called lava. This lava after solidification accounts major part of Earth's crust rocks.