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    Which type of rocks is formed at relatively high temperatures and by crystallization of solids?
    Question

    Which type of rocks is formed at relatively high temperatures and by crystallization of solids?

    A.

    Metamorphic rocks

    B.

    Volcanic rocks

    C.

    Sedimentary rocks

    D.

    Igneous rocks

    Correct option is D

    The correct answer is: (d) Igneous rocks
    Explanation:
    · Igneous rocks are formed by the cooling and solidification of molten magma from the Earth’s interior, often at high temperatures.
    Information Booster:
    · Two types: Intrusive (granite) and extrusive (basalt).
    · First rock type in the rock cycle.
    · Major component of Earth’s crust.
    · Crystalline in structure.
    · Known as primary rocks.
    · Examples: Granite, Basalt, Diorite.
    Additional Information:
    · Metamorphic – Formed from existing rocks under heat & pressure.
    · Volcanic – A subset of igneous rocks, but not complete category.
    · Sedimentary – Formed by deposition and compression of sediments.

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