Question 14
RocksWhich of the following statements is not correct?
- A.Igneous rocks do not contain fossils
- B.Rocks that are changed by great heat and pressure are called sedimentary rocks
- C.Basalt and granite are examples of igneous rocks
- D.Marble and gneiss are examples of metamorphic rocks
- E.Rocks that are formed through the extrusion of molten magma are called volcanic rocks
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (Rocks that are changed by great heat and pressure are called sedimentary rocks)
Explanation
Rocks changed by great heat and pressure are metamorphic, not sedimentary.