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What mineral is formed through extensive heat and pressure in sedimentary layers?

1

Bauxite

2

Coal

3

Iron ore

4

Magnetite

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Answer

B. Coal

Solution:

The answer is 'Coal'. It is formed from the accumulation and compression of plant material over millions of years under conditions of heat and pressure.

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