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प्रश्न
Differentiate between Rock and Mineral
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उत्तर
| Rock | Mineral |
| A rock is a natural solid organic or inorganic material forming the crust of the earth. | The mineral is an organic element or compound which occurs naturally. |
| A rock is an aggregate of minerals. | A mineral has an atomic structure. |
| The physical properties of rocks vary. | It has fixed definite physical properties. |
संबंधित प्रश्न
Differentiate between SIAL and SIMA.
State two characteristics of the mantle.
Classify the following rocks by selecting the correct option given below:
coal
Classify the following rocks by selecting the correct option given below:
granite
How are rocks different from minerals?
The photograph shows you a type of rock that is widely used in the construction industry.

- Name the type of rock.
- How is it formed?
Which rocks are associated with fossil fuels?
What is meant by a rock?
Classify the following rock: Clay
Classify the following rock: Granite
Classify the following rock: Schist
Classify the following rock: Graphite
Give one word for the following.
The outer layer of the earth.
Fill in the blanks
The interior layer is the core, which is made up mainly of iron and nickel, and is called ______.
Give one example of an area of: Metamorphic rocks,
Distinguish between Intrusive and Extrusive Rocks
______ into slate caused by thermal metamorphism.
Match the following.
| Group A | Group B | ||
| A. | Basalt | 1. | Anthracite |
| B. | Limestone | 2. | Extrusive igneous |
| C. | Coal | 3. | Metamorphic rock |
| D. | Gneiss | 4. | Sedimentary rock |
Match the following.
| A. | Basalt | 1. | Anthracite |
| B. | Limestone | 2. | Extrusive igneous |
| C. | Coal | 3. | Metamorphic rock |
| D. | Gneiss | 4. | Sedimentary rock |
