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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
Fill in the blank
Conglomerate is an example of _____________ rocks.
Classify the following rocks by selecting the correct option given below:
gypsum
Explain the structure of the earth’s interior?
State two characteristics of Basic Igneous Rocks.
Give two examples of metamorphic rocks.
State the types of rocks for the formation of which the following process is involved.
Formation of large crystals, coarse texture and slow cooling and compaction.
State the types of rocks for the formation of which the following process is involved.
Accumulation takes place over long periods of time in seas, lakes and streams.
Describe how igneous rocks are formed.
Classify the igneous rocks on the basis of their place of origin.
What is metamorphism?
State the chief characteristics of metamorphic rocks.
What are metamorphic rocks?
Classify the following rock: Coal
Classify the following rock: Loess
Classify the following rock: Graphite
What are fossils?
Sedimentary rocks are called stratified rocks.
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.
Statement (1): Sedimentary rocks consist of many layers.
Statement (2): Sedimentary rocks are formed by the sediments deposited at different points of time.
