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Igneous rocks are formed from molten rock material. Which one of the following is not an igneous rock?

Igneous rocks are formed from molten rock material. Which one of the following is not an igneous rock? Correct Answer Slate

Slate is not an igneous rock. Slate is a metamorphic rock created by the compression of shale or mudstone under relatively low temperatures and pressures caused by the building up of sedimentary layers above it.

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Consider the statement A, B, C on igneous rocks and choose the correct answer. Statement (A): Sedimentary rocks, when subjected to heat and pressure turn into igneous rocks. Statement (B): These rocks are found both on the earth's crust and deep inside the earth's crust. Statement (C): Granite and Basalt are examples of igneous rocks. 
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Consider the statements A, B, C on metamorphic rocks and choose the correct answer: A. When igneous and sedimentary rocks are subjected to heat and pressure they change to metamorphic rocks. B. Metamorphic rocks melt to form molten magma when subjected to great heat and pressure. C. Marble is a metamorphic rock.
Which of the following is/are correct about minerals and rocks (A) Generally metallic minerals are found in igneous and metamorphic rocks. (B) If a rock contains copper then the rock looks blue in color.  (C) Al ore minerals are not rocks. (D) All rocks are not ore minerals. 
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1. Igneous rocks are classified into Extrusive and Intrusive rocks.
2. Sedimentary rocks are also called as Primary rocks
3. Marble is an example of Metamorphic rocks
4. Coal is a sedimentary rock
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Consider the following statements about the igneous rocks; 1. Igneous rocks are normally crystalline in structure. 2. They occur in strata and contains fossils. 3. These rocks have no silica. Which of the statements given above is\are correct?
Consider the following regarding the Igneous rocks:  I. There are no layers in these rocks.  II. Fossils are not found in these rocks.  III. The formation of these rocks takes place only beneath the surface of the earth.  Which among the above is/are correct?
Which of the following rocks have a chance to contain fossils? (A) Sedimentary rocks (B) Metamorphic rocks (C) Igneous rocks