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प्रश्न
What are the chief characteristics of metamorphic rocks?
उत्तर
Metamorphic rocks are composed of fine particles and dense, smooth material. These are very precious rocks, particularly for building stones like marble, garnet, slate quartzite etc.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Fill in the blank
Granite is an example of intrusive ________ rocks.
Classify the following rocks by selecting the correct option given below:
gneiss
How are rocks different from minerals?
Distinguish between the following pair:
Degradation and aggradation
State two points of distinction between rocks and minerals.
Which rocks are associated with fossil fuels?
Name the rocks which are most widespread on the earth.
Name the types Sedimentary rocks based on agents of formation.
Give two examples of metamorphic rocks
Classify the following rock: Clay
Classify the following rock: Gypsum
Classify the following rock: Granite
Classify the following rock: Basalt
Match the following:
| A. | Basalt | 1. | Anthracite |
| B. | Limestone | 2. | Extrusive igneous |
| C. | Coal | 3. | Metamorphic rock |
| D. | Gneiss | 4. | Sedimentary rock |
An aggregate of minerals on the Earth’s Crust is called ______.
Igneous Rocks are ______ rocks.
What are the characteristics of Sedimentary rocks?
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.
Match the following:
| A. | Basalt | 1. | Anthracite |
| B. | Limestone | 2. | Extrusive igneous |
| C. | Coal | 3. | Metamorphic rock |
| D. | Gneiss | 4. | Sedimentary rock |
