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प्रश्न
Distinguish between Metamorphic rock and sedimentary rock.
अंतर स्पष्ट करें
उत्तर
| Metamorphic rocks | Sedimentary rocks |
| Metamorphic rocks are formed by the alteration of igneous and sedimentary rocks subject to high temperature and pressure. | Due to high temperature and pressure, the undisturbed sediments of long periods is cemented to form sedimentary rocks. |
| Metamorphism is of two types: a) Thermal Metamorphism and b) Dynamic Metamorphism. |
Sedimentary rocks are of three types: a) Organic Sedimentary rocks, b) Mechanical Sedimentary rocks and c) Chemical Sedimentary rocks. |
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Rock and it's Types
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अध्याय 2.1: Rocks and Soils - Evaluation [पृष्ठ ९४]
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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?
Write True or False. Rewrite the false statement correctly :
Igneous and sedimentary rocks can change into metamorphic rocks.
Classify the following rocks by selecting the correct option given below:
shale
Classify the following rock: Coal
Classify the following rock: Limestone
Explain the type of Igneous Rocks.
The world Igneous is derived from the Latin word ______ meaning ______.
Statement (1): Sedimentary rocks consist of many layers.
Statement (2): Sedimentary rocks are formed by the sediments deposited at different points of time.
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 |
