Asked by Gabriel Miranda on May 25, 2024
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Which rock classification includes lignite and bituminous coal?
A) sedimentary
B) metamorphic
C) igneous
D) tectonic
Bituminous Coal
A type of coal characterized by its high carbon content and heating value, commonly used for electricity generation.
Sedimentary
Relating to rocks formed by the accumulation and consolidation of mineral and organic particles deposited by water, ice, or air.
Lignite
A soft brownish coal showing traces of plant structure, intermediate between bituminous coal and peat.
- Understand the classification of rocks and minerals including coal and how they are utilized.
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Reetika NamotraMay 30, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Lignite and bituminous coal are both sedimentary rocks that were formed from the accumulation and compression of organic matter (plant remains) over millions of years.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the classification of rocks and minerals including coal and how they are utilized.