Question

Red sandstone has been used in making the given monument. Identify the type of rock. a) Extrusive igneous rock b) Intrusive igneous rocks) Metamorphic rocks d)Sedimentary rock mcq​

Answer 1

Answer:

D )  Sedimentary rock

Answer 2

Red Sandstone is a Sedimentary type of Rock. (option d)

What is Sedimentary Rock?

• Sedimentary rocks are one of the 3 main types of rocks, after igneous and metamorphic rocks.
• They are formed on or near the Earth's surface from the compression of ocean sediments or other processes.

What is Red Sandstone?

• Red Sandstone is a type of sedimentary rock composed mainly of sand-sized silicate grains.
• The sandstone appears red due to the presence of iron oxides(like haematite) in them.
• It is commonly used for construction, making monuments and decorative art pieces, etc.

Hence, the type of rock is d) Sedimentary rock.