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प्रश्न
Explain the formation of sedimentary rocks on the basis of agents of formation.
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उत्तर
There are five main types of rocks on the basis of agents of formation:
- Riverine Rocks These are formed by the sediments deposited by running water or a river.
- Lacustrine Rocks These are formed by the deposition of silt, etc., on the bed of lakes.
- Glacial Rocks These are formed by the debris carried off and deposited by glaciers.
- Aeolian Rocks These are formed by the deposition of sand accumulation by the wind.
- Marine Rocks These are formed by the deposition of sediments at the ocean floor. These types are calcareous and carbonaceous sedimentary rocks.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Rocks and minerals play a very important role in our lives.
Can you imagine modern life without minerals?
Fill in the blank
Conglomerate is an example of _____________ rocks.
Write True or False. Rewrite the false statement correctly :
Igneous and sedimentary rocks can change into metamorphic rocks.
Classify the following rocks by selecting the correct option given below:
Gneiss
Classify the following rocks by selecting the correct option given below:
schist
Name any three elements of the earth’s crust.
Name any two characteristics of Igneous Rocks.
What is sills?
How are rocks important to us?
What physical agents are involved in the sedimentary rocks?
Give one word for the following.
The outer layer of the earth.
Fill in the blanks
The interior layer is the core, which is made up mainly of iron and nickel, and is called ______.
Give one term for the following statement:
Igneous rocks of deep seated origin.
Distinguish between Intrusive and Extrusive Rocks
Which types of rocks are predominantly found at the following locations?
- Central Maharashtra
- South Konkan
- Vidarbha
How are igneous rocks formed?
Igneous Rocks are ______ rocks.
Intrusive Igneous rocks are also called ______ rocks.
Explain Dynamic Metamorphism.
