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Rocks which mostly contain fossils are

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sedimentary rocks
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metamorphic rocks
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igneous rocks
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none of these
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Solution

The correct option is A sedimentary rocks

Among the three major types of rock, fossils are most commonly found in sedimentary rock. Unlike most igneous and metamorphic rocks, sedimentary rocks form at temperatures and pressures that do not destroy fossil remains.


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