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प्रश्न
Distinguish between the following:
Calcarious and Carbonacious rocks.
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उत्तर
| Calcarious rocks | Carbonacious rocks |
| The sedimentary rocks formed by the deposition of shells and skeletons of sea organisms, such as corals, clams, oysters, etc., are called calcareous rocks due to the excess of calcium. | The sedimentary rocks formed by the deposition of large-scale vegetation and animals, etc., are called carbonaceous rocks due to the excess of carbon. |
| Formed mainly from calcium carbonate. | Formed mainly from carbon-rich plant remains. |
| Made from shells and skeletons of marine organisms. | Made from accumulated, compacted plant material. |
| Examples: Limestone, Chalk. | Examples: Peat, Lignite, Bituminous coal, Anthracite. |
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Rock and it's Types
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