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what is igneous and sedimentary rocks​

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Answered by Lovelycornetto
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Explanation:

Igneous rocks are formed from melted rock deep inside the Earth. Sedimentary rocks are formed from layers of sand, silt, dead plants, and animal skeletons. Metamorphic rocks formed from other rocks that are changed by heat and pressure underground.

Answered by Anonymous
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What is Igneous Rock ?

• Igneous rock are the types of rock that formed due to the solidification of Lava and magma.

• It is formed from magma or lava.

• Solidification followed by cooling.

• covers about 80% of Earth's crust.

What is Sedimentary Rock ?

• Sedimentary rock are the types of Rock that forms via accumulation or deposition of sediment materials.

• It is formed from sediment materials and Minerals or organic matters.

• this process is called sedimentation.

• it covers about 80% of Earth's crust.

What is Metamorphic Rock ?

• Metamorphic Rock form from the transformation of existing Rock type into a new rock type.

• It is formed from igneous rock, sedimentary rock or an existing Metamorphic rock.

• this process is called metamorphism.

• it covers about 12% of the earth's crust.

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