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प्रश्न
Name the rocks which are most widespread on the earth.
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उत्तर
Sedimentary rocks are the most widespread on the earth. Sedimentary rocks cover about three-fourths of the Earth’s land surface. They form extensive layers over large areas due to the continuous deposition of sediments by water, wind, and ice.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Fill in the blank
Sedimentary rocks are formed from _____________ accumulated over long periods.
Explain the structure of the earth’s interior?
How are rocks different from minerals?
How are igneous rocks formed?
Which rocks are associated with ores of metals?
Distinguish between the following:
Plutonic and Volcanic rocks.
Distinguish between rocks and minerals.
How are sedimentary rocks classified on the basis of their formation?
Classify the following rock: Clay
Classify the following rock: Basalt
Classify the following rock: Graphite
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
Distinguish between:
Internal Processes and External processes.
______ refer to rock in Greek.
Intrusive Igneous rocks are also called ______ rocks.
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.
