The black tip of your pencil is made of __________________________ .

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A granite
B graphite
C plastic
D wood

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Answer: B. graphite

Pencil 'lead' is actually graphite, a soft form of carbon mixed with clay. Graphite leaves dark marks on paper. Granite is a hard rock.

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The black tip of your pencil is made of __________________________ .

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