Which of the following rocks is formed by the cooling of molten rock?

shale

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sandstone

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granite

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limestone

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Solution

The correct option is C granite
Rocks formed by the cooling of molten rock are called igneous rocks. Among the given options only granite is an igneous rock while rest 3 are sedimentary ricks.
Hence option C is correct.

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