The three basic rock types are
A)sedimentary,metamorphic,and igneous.
B)laterite,schist,and basalt.
C)intrusive,extrusive,and plutonic.
D)conglomerates,clastics,and evaporative.

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The three basic rock types are sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous. Sedimentary rocks are formed by the accumulation and lithification of sediment, metamorphic rocks are formed by the transformation of existing rock types due to heat and pressure, and igneous rocks are formed by the solidification of magma or lava.

The Three Basic Rock Types Are