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Coal is an example of which type of rock?

  1. A
    Igneous rock
  2. B
    Metamorphic rock
  3. C
    Sedimentary rock
  4. D
    Salty rock

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Coal is formed from accumulation and compaction of plant debris over millions of years under high pressure. This stratification and consolidation process classifies it as an organic sedimentary rock.

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Coal is an example of which type of rock?
A
Igneous rock
B
Metamorphic rock
C
Sedimentary rock
D
Salty rock

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