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Q: 'Rhyolite' rocks are a type of :
  • A. metamorphic rocks
  • B. igneous rocks
  • C. sedimentary rocks
  • D. argillaceous rocks
Correct Answer: Option B - Igneous rock– A type of rock that forms from the cooling of molten rock at or below earth's surface. Ex– Granit, basalt, drop, rhyolite etc. Metamorphic rock– A type of rock that forms from on existing rock that is change by heat, pressure of chemical reaction. Ex- Quartzite, gneiss, slate, marble etc.
B. Igneous rock– A type of rock that forms from the cooling of molten rock at or below earth's surface. Ex– Granit, basalt, drop, rhyolite etc. Metamorphic rock– A type of rock that forms from on existing rock that is change by heat, pressure of chemical reaction. Ex- Quartzite, gneiss, slate, marble etc.

Explanations:

Igneous rock– A type of rock that forms from the cooling of molten rock at or below earth's surface. Ex– Granit, basalt, drop, rhyolite etc. Metamorphic rock– A type of rock that forms from on existing rock that is change by heat, pressure of chemical reaction. Ex- Quartzite, gneiss, slate, marble etc.