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प्रश्न
Discuss the importance of rocks for the construction business.
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उत्तर
Rocks such as marble and granite are used in construction industries. They are cut into stones and are used for building houses, dams, roads, etc. Rocks also provide raw materials such as limestone and gypsum used in the manufacturing of cement.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
The photograph shows you a type of rock that is widely used in the construction industry.
- Name the type of rock.
- How is it formed?
Explain this term associated with rocks: Lithification of Rocks.
Give a detailed account of lithiflcation of sedimentary rocks.
Classify the following rock: Gypsum
Classify the following rock: Loess
Classify the following rock: Marble
Fill in the blanks
Extrusive rocks are also known as ______ rocks.
Give reasons for the following
Extrusive rocks generally have small crystals.
Explain the type of Igneous Rocks.
Statement (1): Sedimentary rocks consist of many layers.
Statement (2): Sedimentary rocks are formed by the sediments deposited at different points of time.
