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adelina 88 [10]
2 years ago
15

Which statement best explains why gneiss is composed of layers but there are no layers in granite?

Chemistry
1 answer:
Mandarinka [93]2 years ago
8 0

Gneiss is a sedimentary rock and granite is a metamorphic rock.

<h3>What are rocks?</h3>

Rocks are geological hard materials that are made up of various types which include:

  • Sedimentary rocks: These are rocks that made up of various layers formed from sediments. Example is the gnesis.

  • Metamorphic rocks: These are rocks that are form from pre existing rocks that undergoes some transformation. Example is granite

Therefore, Gneiss is a sedimentary rock and granite is a metamorphic rock.

Learn more about rocks here:

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