Which of the following are all examples of sedimentary rocks? [Tick (✓) the correct box.]
(i) Granite, limestone and quartzite
(ii) Granite, marble and quartzite
(iii) Marble, coal and sandstone
(iv) Sandstone, limestone and shale - Junior Cycle Geography - Question 1 - 2009
Question 1
Which of the following are all examples of sedimentary rocks? [Tick (✓) the correct box.]
(i) Granite, limestone and quartzite
(ii) Granite, marble and quartzite
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Worked Solution & Example Answer:Which of the following are all examples of sedimentary rocks? [Tick (✓) the correct box.]
(i) Granite, limestone and quartzite
(ii) Granite, marble and quartzite
(iii) Marble, coal and sandstone
(iv) Sandstone, limestone and shale - Junior Cycle Geography - Question 1 - 2009
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(i) Granite, limestone and quartzite
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This option includes granite, which is an igneous rock, disqualifying it as an example of sedimentary rocks.
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(ii) Granite, marble and quartzite
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This option contains granite and marble, both of which are not sedimentary rocks; hence it is incorrect.
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(iii) Marble, coal and sandstone
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While coal and sandstone are sedimentary, marble is a metamorphic rock. Therefore, this option is not valid.
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(iv) Sandstone, limestone and shale
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This option includes only sedimentary rocks: sandstone, limestone, and shale. Therefore, it is the correct selection.
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