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प्रश्न
Differentiate between Rock and Mineral
उत्तर
| Rock | Mineral |
| A rock is a natural solid organic or inorganic material forming the crust of the earth. | The mineral is an organic element or compound which occurs naturally. |
| A rock is an aggregate of minerals. | A mineral has an atomic structure. |
| The physical properties of rocks vary. | It has fixed definite physical properties. |
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Rocks and minerals play a very important role in our lives.
What problems would you face in their absence?
Differentiate between SIAL and SIMA.
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Name the rocks which are most widespread on the earth.
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State the types of rocks for the formation of which the following process is involved.
Formation of large crystals, coarse texture and slow cooling and compaction.
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How are sedimentary rocks classified on the basis of their formation?
What are metamorphic rocks?
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State the properties of metamorphic rocks.
Give reasons for the following
Man’s habitat is the biosphere and not the lithosphere in the true sense.
Classify and explain the rocks.
What are the characteristics of Sedimentary rocks?
Match the following.
| A. | Basalt | 1. | Anthracite |
| B. | Limestone | 2. | Extrusive igneous |
| C. | Coal | 3. | Metamorphic rock |
| D. | Gneiss | 4. | Sedimentary rock |
Match the following.
| Group A | Group B | ||
| A. | Basalt | 1. | Anthracite |
| B. | Limestone | 2. | Extrusive igneous |
| C. | Coal | 3. | Metamorphic rock |
| D. | Gneiss | 4. | Sedimentary rock |
Statement (1): Sedimentary rocks consist of many layers.
Statement (2): Sedimentary rocks are formed by the sediments deposited at different points of time.
Statement (1): Sedimentary rocks consist of many layers.
Statement (2): Sedimentary rocks are formed by the sediments deposited at different points of time.
