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प्रश्न
State two characteristics of the mantle.
State two chief characteristics of the mantle.
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उत्तर
- The mantle is semi-solid.
- It is rich in iron and magnesium.
- This layer is about 2,850 km wide. Its average density is between 3.5 and 5.5.
संबंधित प्रश्न
What is crust?
How are igneous rocks formed?
How do acidic igneous rocks differ from basic igneous rocks?
State two points of distinction between rocks and minerals.
Mention any two characteristics of Sedimentary Rocks.
Explain this term associated with rocks: Extrusive Igneous Rocks
State the types of rocks for the formation of which the following process is involved.
Formation of large crystals, coarse texture and slow cooling and compaction.
In what type of rocks do you find fossils and why?
Classify the following rock: Shale
Classify the following rock: Dolomite
Give one word for the following.
The best example of chemically-formed sedimentary rock, which has been formed by the evaporation of water from solution containing minerals.
Give one example of an area of: Metamorphic rocks,
What is the basis for the classification of rocks?
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.
Why are the Igneous Rocks called Primary Rocks?
Which types of rocks are predominantly found at the following locations?
- Central Maharashtra
- South Konkan
- Vidarbha
Choose the incorrect statement from the following.
Parent Rock is converted to loose Rock by ______.
______ are chemical substances which exist in nature.
What is thermal metamorphism?
Explain the different types of sedimentary rocks.
Match the following.
| A. | Basalt | 1. | Anthracite |
| B. | Limestone | 2. | Extrusive igneous |
| C. | Coal | 3. | Metamorphic rock |
| D. | Gneiss | 4. | Sedimentary rock |
| 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.
Statement (1): Sedimentary rocks consist of many layers.
Statement (2): Sedimentary rocks are formed by the sediments deposited at different points of time.
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 |
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.
Match the following:
| A. | Basalt | 1. | Anthracite |
| B. | Limestone | 2. | Extrusive igneous |
| C. | Coal | 3. | Metamorphic rock |
| D. | Gneiss | 4. | Sedimentary rock |
