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question 11
which group of rocks is affected by earths magnetic field?
rocks are not effected by magnetism
igneous
metamorphic
sedimentary
Brief Explanations
Igneous rocks contain magnetic minerals like magnetite. As they cool and solidify from magma or lava, the magnetic - sensitive minerals align with Earth's magnetic field at that time. This is known as paleomagnetism. So igneous rocks are affected by Earth's magnetic field.
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