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What is terra cotta?
A
A reddish clay
B
A reddish cat
C
A reddish grain
D
A reddish plant
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The colour most commonly associated with terracotta is a rich red-brown, which is due to the presence of iron oxide in the clay that, when fired in an oxygen-rich atmosphere, produces the distinctive red colour.

Detailed explanation-2: -Terracotta is the lovely rich red-colored clay that is often used to make plant pots and the like. However, there are various different types of earthenware clay, of which terracotta is one.

Detailed explanation-3: -Terracotta is a type of ceramic pottery. It’s used to make many flower pots. Terracotta is also often used for pipes, bricks, and sculptures. Terracotta pottery is made by baking terracotta clay.

Detailed explanation-4: -Essentially terracotta is a type of clay that has a few unique characteristics, in particular a red brown color that typifies its appearance in ceramics. It’s widely used a material for tiles or pots for the garden, which is why we see so many pots take on this red brown color.

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