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प्रश्न
Which agents are responsible for deposition of sediments?
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उत्तर
There are three main agents of deposition, i.e., water, wind, and ice, which mainly act as agents of change on the surface of the earth for deposition of sediments.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Classify the following rocks by selecting the correct option given below:
shale
How are sedimentary rocks formed?
What are metamorphic rocks?
Distinguish between the following:
Thermal and Dynamic Metamorphism.
State the types of rocks for the formation of which the following process is involved.
Solidification of magma on the surface of the earth.
Classify the following rock: Quartzite
Classify the following rock: Schist
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.
Give reasons for the following
Extrusive rocks generally have small crystals.
Which one of the following is the most widespread most and productive category of soil.
______ is the kind of metamorphic rock using which Taj Mahal was built.
Igneous rocks are found in the regions of volcanoes.
Match the following:
| (a) | Igneous | (i) | Magma |
| (b) | Sedimentary | (ii) | Transformation |
| (c) | Metamorphic | (iii) | Gypsum |
| (d) | Molten material | (iv) | Basalt |
| (e) | Rock Cycle | (v) | Marble |
Igneous Rocks are ______ rocks.
______ are chemical substances which exist in nature.
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.
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.
