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प्रश्न
Explain this term associated with rocks: Lithification of Rocks.
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उत्तर
It is the process of turning the loose material into hard rock, which helps in the formation of the sedimentary rocks found in different layers one upon another.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Differentiate between SIAL and SIMA.
Name any three elements of the earth’s crust.
Give two examples of sedimentary rocks.
Distinguish between the following:
Thermal and Dynamic Metamorphism.
Distinguish between the following:
Acid Igneous Rocks and Basic Igneous Rocks.
How are sedimentary rocks formed?
Give a detailed account of lithiflcation of sedimentary rocks.
Classify the following rock: Clay
Fill in the blanks
______ rocks are formed by the deposition of shells and skeletons of organism.
What is the basis for the classification of rocks?
Why are the Igneous Rocks called Primary Rocks?
Match the following:
| A. | Basalt | 1. | Anthracite |
| B. | Limestone | 2. | Extrusive igneous |
| C. | Coal | 3. | Metamorphic rock |
| D. | Gneiss | 4. | Sedimentary rock |
The word ‘Igneous’ is derived from the ______ word.
Distinguish between:
Internal Processes and External processes.
Why are crystalline rocks called so?
Explain the different types of sedimentary 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:
| Group 'A' | Group 'B' | ||
| A. | Granite | 1. | Bedrock |
| B. | Soil layer | 2. | Plutonic rock |
| C. | Barren island | 3. | Strip farming |
| D. | Soil conservation | 4. | Active Volcano |
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 |
