Multiple choice

The major three types of rocks found on the earth are ____.

  1. Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic

  2. Marble, Basalt, Slate

  3. Metamorphic, Metal, Brick

  4. Igneous, Marble, Slate
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Explanation

Rocks are classified into three major groups based on how they are formed. Igneous rocks form from cooled magma, sedimentary rocks form from accumulated mineral particles, and metamorphic rocks form when existing rocks are changed by heat and pressure. The other options list specific rock types rather than the three primary categories.

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