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Rocks are classified as igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic based mainly on their
A.
texture and shape.
B.
method of formation.
C.
grain size.
D.
mineral content.
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B. method of formation.
Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic labels refer to how the rock formed (cooling from melt, deposition/compaction, or alteration by heat/pressure). Texture, grain size, and mineral content help further identify and classify rocks within those groups.
Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic labels refer to how the rock formed (cooling from melt, deposition/compaction, or alteration by heat/pressure). Texture, grain size, and mineral content help further identify and classify rocks within those groups.
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