You may find the remains of dead animals or plant fossils in these rocks. These rocks are generally brittle and lightweight, and most of them are porous. Select the correct option in this regard.

Igneous and sedimentary rocks

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Sedimentary rocks

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Metamorphic rocks

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Igneous rocks

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Solution

The correct option is B Sedimentary rocks
Fossils are formed when a plant or animal dies, and its soft tissues decompose quickly, leaving the hard bones or shells behind. Over time, sediment builds over the top and hardens into rock.

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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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