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Rocks formed by cooling from a molten state are
 
  A) precipitated rocks.
  B) igneous rocks.
  C) sedimentary rocks.
  D) metamorphic rocks.

Question 2

As sediments accumulate, compaction and cementation produce sedimentary rock. This process is called
 
  A) consolidation.
  B) solidification.
  C) lithification.
  D) solifluction.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

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Answer: C




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