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Name the rocks which are most widespread on the earth. - Geography

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Name the rocks which are most widespread on the earth.

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Sedimentary rocks are most widespread on the earth.

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Chapter 6: Rocks - Short Answer Questions

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Morning Star Total Geography [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 6 Rocks
Short Answer Questions | Q 14

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