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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
Discuss the importance of rocks for the construction business.
Rocks and minerals play a very important role in our lives.
Can you imagine modern life without minerals?
State two characteristics of the mantle.
Classify the following rocks by selecting the correct option given below:
sandstone
Name three types of rocks.
Give two examples of metamorphic rocks.
Explain this term associated with rocks: Lithification of Rocks.
How are sedimentary and igneous rocks formed?
What is meant by the term ‘metamorphism’?
Fill in the blanks
______ is formed, when the angular and coarse grains of some durable minerals are cemented together.
Give one example of an area of: Igneous rocks
Give one term for the following statement:
Type of metamorphism in which changes are caused due to high pressure.
Distinguish between Intrusive and Extrusive Rocks
Match the following:
| A. | Basalt | 1. | Anthracite |
| B. | Limestone | 2. | Extrusive igneous |
| C. | Coal | 3. | Metamorphic rock |
| D. | Gneiss | 4. | Sedimentary rock |
Igneous rocks are found in the regions of volcanoes.
Parent Rock is converted to loose Rock by ______.
| A | B | ||
| 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.
