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प्रश्न
How are sedimentary rocks formed?
उत्तर
Sedimentary rocks are formed from sediments accumulated over long periods, usually underwater on the floors of shallow seas, rivers, and lakes. These rocks are non-crystalline and are found in layers or strata and contain fossils. Conglomerate, sandstone, limestone, chalk, calcite, and dolomite are examples of sedimentary rocks. Sedimentary rocks are divided into various types depending on how they are formed.
- Mechanically formed sedimentary rocks :
These rocks have been formed by the accumulation of materials derived from other rocks which have been cemented together.
Examples – conglomerate (rounded fragments), breccia (angular fragments). - Organically formed sedimentary rocks :
These rocks have been formed by the accumulation of the remains of living organisms.
Examples – calcareous rocks such as limestone and chalk. - Chemically formed sedimentary rocks:
These rocks have been commonly formed by the process of evaporation of water containing salts in solution.
Examples – rock salt, gypsum, potash, nitrates, calcite, and dolomite.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Fill in the blank
Sedimentary rocks such as limestone change into ___________.
Distinguish between the following: Calcarious and Carbonacious rocks.
Give one word for the following.
The outer layer of the earth.
Why are Sedimentary rocks called the Secondary rocks?
How are igneous rocks formed?
Rocks are classified into ______ types.
Igneous Rocks are ______ rocks.
The word Ignis means rock.
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:
| A. | Basalt | 1. | Anthracite |
| B. | Limestone | 2. | Extrusive igneous |
| C. | Coal | 3. | Metamorphic rock |
| D. | Gneiss | 4. | Sedimentary rock |
