The organic matter present in _____ kind of rocks is the origin of the fossil fuels.

Igneous rock

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Metamorphic rock

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Sedimentary rock

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is C
Sedimentary rock

Source of fossil fuels are organic matter trapped in sedimentary rock. This matter can be animal carcass and burried trees.

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

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

Q. Igneous rocks can change into metamorphic rocks.

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The organic matter present in _____ kind of rocks is the origin of the fossil fuels.

The correct option is C Sedimentary rock Source of fossil fuels are organic matter trapped in sedimentary rock. This matter can be animal carcass and burried trees.

The correct option is C
Sedimentary rock

Source of fossil fuels are organic matter trapped in sedimentary rock. This matter can be animal carcass and burried trees.