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Granite is a _____ rock.
A)
Igneous
B)
Metamorphic
C)
Sedimentary
D)
None of these

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Igneous



Consider how granite changes form. Granite is an igneous rock that forms when magma cools relatively slowly underground. It is usually composed primarily of the minerals quartz, feldspar, and mica. When granite is subjected to intense heat and pressure, it changes into a metamorphic rock called gneiss.

Published On : May 10, 2021
Category : Science and Technology
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