Which of the following statement is not true?

Rocks are of different shapes, sizes and texture.

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Deccan Plateau is made up of basalt rock

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Igneous and sedimentary rocks may change into metamorphic rock under great heat and pressure.

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Sedimentary rocks are also known as the primary rocks.

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The correct option is D
Sedimentary rocks are also known as the primary rocks.

Sedimentary rocks are also known as the primary rocks.

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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?

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

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?

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

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Which of the following statement is not true?

The correct option is D Sedimentary rocks are also known as the primary rocks. Sedimentary rocks are also known as the primary rocks.

The correct option is D
Sedimentary rocks are also known as the primary rocks.

Sedimentary rocks are also known as the primary rocks.