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प्रश्न
Name the three stages of lithification of Sedimentary rocks.
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उत्तर
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Compaction: The weight of overlying layers compresses the sediments, reducing pore spaces.
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Evaporation: Water is removed, leaving behind dissolved minerals.
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Cementation: Minerals like silica, calcium compounds, or iron bind the compacted sediments together, turning them into solid rock.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Fill in the blank
Sedimentary rocks such as limestone change into ___________.
Classify the following rocks by selecting the correct option given below:
shale
Classify the following rocks by selecting the correct option given below:
granite
Classify the following rocks by selecting the correct option given below:
marble
Classify the following rocks by selecting the correct option given below:
limestone
What is Geology?
Name two important landforms made by Igneous Rocks.
Explain this term associated with rocks: Lithification of Rocks.
Describe how igneous rocks are formed.
State the chief characteristics of metamorphic rocks.
How are chemically-formed sedimentary rocks produced?
Give some examples of metamorphic rocks formed from sedimentary and igneous rocks.
Classify the following rock: Marble
Give one word for the following.
A sedimentary rock, which is composed of microscopically fine, soft and smooth particles.
Give one term for the following statement:
Rounded or sub-rounded fragments, usually water-born cobbles, pebble and gravel, cemented together by a matrix of calcium carbonate, silica, etc.
Mention the types of rocks based on formation?
The types of rocks based on formation are
What are metamorphic rocks?
______ rocks are also called Primary 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 |
