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

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The options for rock types given in D are the traditional and commonly recognized divisions of rocks: sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous. Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation of sediment, usually in layers, over time. Metamorphic rocks are formed from other rocks through heat and pressure. Igneous rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

The Three Basic Rock Types Are