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Rocks are classified into the three main groups—sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous—according to the method of their formation.
- **Igneous rocks** form from the solidification of molten material (magma or lava).
- **Sedimentary rocks** are formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles, as well as the precipitation of minerals from water.
- **Metamorphic rocks** arise from the alteration of existing rocks (igneous, sedimentary, or other metamorphic rocks) through heat, pressure, and chemical processes.
Thus, the correct response is: **According to the method of their formation.**
- **Igneous rocks** form from the solidification of molten material (magma or lava).
- **Sedimentary rocks** are formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles, as well as the precipitation of minerals from water.
- **Metamorphic rocks** arise from the alteration of existing rocks (igneous, sedimentary, or other metamorphic rocks) through heat, pressure, and chemical processes.
Thus, the correct response is: **According to the method of their formation.**
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