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In what type of rocks do you find fossils and why? - Geography

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In what type of rocks do you find fossils and why?

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Fossils are found in sedimentary rocks. Organic remains of plants and animals or their skeletal impressions are called fossils. Fossils help us in fixing the relative ages of rocks.

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State two characteristics of the mantle.


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Distinguish between the following:

Thermal and Dynamic Metamorphism.


Classify the following rock: Schist


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Which types of rocks are predominantly found at the following locations?

  1. Central Maharashtra
  2. South Konkan
  3. Vidarbha

______ is known as the primary rocks.


Igneous rocks are called primary rocks.


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Statement (1): Sedimentary rocks consist of many layers.

Statement (2): Sedimentary rocks are formed by the sediments deposited at different points of time.


Diamond is an example of _______ rock.


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(a) Igneous  (i) Magma
(b) Sedimentary (ii) Transformation
(c)  Metamorphic  (iii) Gypsum
(d) Molten material (iv) Basalt
(e) Rock Cycle (v) Marble

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Internal Processes and External processes.


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A. Basalt 1. Anthracite
B. Limestone 2. Extrusive igneous
C. Coal 3. Metamorphic rock
D. Gneiss 4. Sedimentary rock

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A. Basalt 1. Anthracite
B. Limestone 2. Extrusive igneous
C. Coal 3. Metamorphic rock
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B. Limestone 2. Extrusive igneous
C. Coal 3. Metamorphic rock
D. Gneiss 4. Sedimentary rock

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