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Q. Consider the following:
  1. 'Igneous' is derived from the Latin word 'Ignis' meaning fire.
  2. 'Sedimentary' is derived from the Latin word 'sedimentum' meaning settle down.
  3. 'Metamorphic' is derived from the Latin word 'metamorphose' meaning change of form.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
Answer: Only 1 and 2
Notes: 'Igneous' is indeed derived from the Latin 'Ignis' meaning fire. 'Sedimentary' comes from the Latin 'sedimentum' meaning to settle down. However, 'Metamorphic' traces its roots to the Greek word 'metamorphosis' (not Latin), meaning change of form. Therefore, only statements 1 and 2 are correct.
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