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In which type of rock do minerals occur predominantly in cracks and fissures?

1

Sedimentary rocks

2

Metamorphic rocks

3

Igneous rocks

4

All of the above

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Answer

C. Igneous rocks

Solution:

The correct answer is 'Igneous rocks'. Minerals in igneous rocks typically occur in cracks and fissures formed by the cooling of magma, whereas sedimentary rocks usually have minerals in layers.

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