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प्रश्न
How are sedimentary rocks formed?
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उत्तर
Continuous deposition of sediments of silt, soil, debris, etc. by water, wind, and ice along lower landforms and solidification into different layers result in the formation of light sedimentary rocks.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Write True or False. Rewrite the false statement correctly :
Minerals are organic substances.
Write True or False. Rewrite the false statement correctly :
Rocks are used in construction industries.
State two characteristics of the mantle.
Classify the following rocks by selecting the correct option given below:
Gneiss
Classify the following rocks by selecting the correct option given below:
shale
Classify the following rocks by selecting the correct option given below:
sandstone
Distinguish between rocks and minerals.
Name the main types of rocks.
What physical agents are involved in the sedimentary rocks?
What are metamorphic rocks?
Classify the following rock: Peat
Classify the following rock: Loess
Give one word for the following.
Igneous rocks, which contain a low percentage of silica.
Fill in the blanks
______ is the best example of the wind deposited stratified rock.
State the properties of metamorphic rocks.
How are igneous rocks formed?
Parent Rock is converted to loose Rock by ______.
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 |
