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Information about two samples of rock is shown.

Rock A has visible layers and contains fossils.
Rock B contains crystals from the cooling of magma.
Which conclusion about the rocks can be made?

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Rock A is an igneous rock. Rock B is a sedimentary rock.
Rock A is an igneous rock. Rock B is a sedimentary rock.

Rock A is a sedimentary rock. Rock B is an igneous rock.
Rock A is a sedimentary rock. Rock B is an igneous rock.

Rock A is a metamorphic rock. Rock B is an igneous rock.
Rock A is a metamorphic rock. Rock B is an igneous rock.

Rock A is a sedimentary rock. Rock B is a metamorphic rock.
Rock A is a sedimentary rock. Rock B is a metamorphic rock.

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The correct conclusion about the rocks is:

Rock A is a sedimentary rock. Rock B is an igneous rock.

  • Rock A has visible layers and contains fossils, which are characteristic of sedimentary rocks that form from the accumulation of sediment and organic material.
  • Rock B contains crystals formed from the cooling of magma, which is indicative of igneous rocks.