Basalt is a:
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- Volcanic igneous rock
- Argillaceous elastic sedimentary rock
- Calcareous sedimentary rock
- Crystalline metamorphic rock
The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
Basalt is a volcanic igneous rock formed from the rapid cooling of basaltic lava at or near the Earth’s surface. It is fine-grained, dark-colored, and rich in minerals like pyroxene and plagioclase.
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