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प्रश्न
Give reasons
Sedimentary rocks are formed from sediments.
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उत्तर
Rocks break down into small fragments known as sediments. These sediments are transported and deposited by wind, water, etc. These loose sediments are compressed and hardened to form layers of rocks known as sedimentary rocks.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Give geographical reason:
There are discontinuities in the interior of the earth.
Give geographical reason:
Earth is protected because of the magnetosphere.
Tell whether right or wrong. Correct the wrong statement.
The core of the earth’s interior is made up of hard rock.
The core is separated from the mantle by a boundary called ______.
Match the following
| 1. | Earthquake | Japanese term |
| 2. | Sima | Africa |
| 3. | Pacific Ring of Fire | Sudden movement |
| 4. | Tsunami | Silica and magnesium |
| 5. | Mt. Kenya | World volcanoes |
Answer in a word
Name the outer most layer of the earth
The structure of the earth is compared to ______.
The mantle forms ______ of the earth’s volume.
Mantle is separated from the crust by a boundary called ______.
Choose the odd one.
crust, magma, core, mantle
