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प्रश्न
Find the difference between:
Igneous and sedimentary rocks
Give three points of difference between the igneous rocks and the sedimentary rocks.
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उत्तर
| Igneous Rocks | Sedimentary Rocks |
| These are formed due to the cooling and solidification of ‘magma’ and ‘lava’. | These rocks are formed due to continuous deposition and compaction of weathered pieces of rocks transported to various places by wind, glaciers, rivers, etc. |
| These are hard, homogeneous and heavy rocks. | These are brittle, layered and light in weight. |
| They lack fossils. | They show the presence of fossils. |
| Example: Basalt, Granite, etc. | Example: Sandstone, limestone, etc. |
Notes
Students should refer to the answer according to their questions.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Write True or False. Rewrite the false statement correctly :
Sedimentary rocks are formed by the cooling and solidification of molten rock called magma
What is crust?
Give an example of intrusive igneous rock.
What is Geology?
State the types of rocks for the formation of which the following process is involved.
Solidification of magma on the surface of the earth.
How are sedimentary and igneous rocks formed?
How are chemically-formed sedimentary rocks produced?
How are chemically-formed sedimentary rocks formed? Give examples.
Fill in the blank below:
______are intrusions of igneous rock that are vertical in shape
Which of the following monuments are built-in igneous rock?
- The Taj Mahal
- Fort Raigad
- The Red Fort
- Ellora Sculpture
Fossils are found in.
How are igneous rocks formed?
The word ‘Igneous’ is derived from the ______ word.
Parent Rock is converted to loose Rock by ______.
Lava comes out from a volcano.
Explain the type of Igneous Rocks.
Explain Dynamic Metamorphism.
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 |
Statement (1): Sedimentary rocks consist of many layers.
Statement (2): Sedimentary rocks are formed by the sediments deposited at different points of time.
