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Q · Rocks and Rock CycleMedium · 45s
Laterite is a type of:
TopicRocks and Rock Cycle
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Laterite is not a rock but a residual soil rich in iron and aluminium.
Final Answer: Option B — Residual soil