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प्रश्न
What is the difference between the inner and the outer core?
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Inner core
- The innermost layer of the Earth.
- A solid ball of iron and nickel.
- It has a radius of 1220 km.
Outer core
- Surrounds the inner core.
- Made of liquid iron and nickel.
- It has a radius of Approx. 2300 km.
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State two characteristics of the mantle.
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Classify the following rock: Dolomite
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Give one term for the following statement:
Type of metamorphism in which changes are caused due to high pressure.
Match the following:
A. | Basalt | 1. | Anthracite |
B. | Limestone | 2. | Extrusive igneous |
C. | Coal | 3. | Metamorphic rock |
D. | Gneiss | 4. | Sedimentary rock |
How are igneous rocks formed?
Sedimentary rocks are called stratified rocks.
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 |