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प्रश्न
State two points of distinction between rocks and minerals.
State two differences between rocks and minerals.
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उत्तर
| Rocks | Minerals |
| Rocks contain minerals. | Minerals do not contain rocks. |
| Rocks are the aggregates of minerals and other rock material. | Minerals are the compounds of pure elements with a definite chemical composition. |
| Three chief types of rocks are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. | Four chief mineral groups are silicates, carbonates, sulfides, and metallic minerals. |
| Example: Granite, sandstone, slate, and quartz. | Example: Iron, silicon, magnesium, nickel, calcium, potassium, sodium. |
संबंधित प्रश्न
Classify the following rocks by selecting the correct option given below:
shale
Classify the following rocks by selecting the correct option given below:
limestone
State two characteristics of Basic Igneous Rocks.
Which rocks are associated with ores of metals?
Name the rocks which are most widespread on the earth.
Name the types Sedimentary rocks based on agents of formation.
State the types of rocks for the formation of which the following process is involved.
Accumulation takes place over long periods of time in seas, lakes and streams.
How are sedimentary rocks formed?
How are chemically-formed sedimentary rocks formed? Give examples.
Give one word for the following.
The upper part of lithosphere, which is rich in silica and aluminium.
How is Plutonic rock formed?
Mention the types of rocks based on formation?
The types of rocks based on formation are
An aggregate of minerals on the Earth’s Crust is called ______.
Igneous Rocks are ______ rocks.
Explain the type of Igneous Rocks.
______ rocks are also known as stratified rocks.
Mention some uses of 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. | Granite | 1. | Bed rock |
| B. | Soil layer | 2. | Plutonic rock |
| C. |
Barren island |
3. | Strip farming |
| D. | Soil conservation | 4. | Active Volcano |
