Describe the following types of rocks i) Calcareous rocks ii) Carbonaceous rocks. iii) State three examples of rocks that are dominant at the coast of Kenya.

Describe the following types of rocks
i) Calcareous rocks
ii) Carbonaceous rocks.
iii) State three examples of rocks that are dominant at the coast of Kenya.

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i)- They are sedimentary rocks which are formed from the hard parts of
shells/skeletons of Marine. The rocks are rich in calcium.
ii)- Are sedimentary rocks which are formed from the remains of plants that were buried
deep in many years. The plants are transformed into rock because of pressure of
crystal rocks and resultant heat.
iii)- Coral limestone/dolomite/calcite/chalk/colite
- Sandstone
- Gypsum
- Quartzite

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sharon kalunda answered the question on April 17, 2019 at 11:19

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