WAEC Agricultural Science 1994 Question 6

Question 6

Rocks and Soil Formation

Coal is an example of

  1. A.igneous rock
  2. B.metamorphic rock
  3. C.plutonic rock
  4. D.volcanic rock
  5. E.sedimentary rock.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (sedimentary rock.)

Explanation

Coal forms from layers of plant remains compressed over time: a sedimentary rock.