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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
Fill in the blank
Sedimentary rocks such as limestone change into ___________.
Write True or False. Rewrite the false statement correctly :
Basalt is an example of an intrusive igneous rock.
Write True or False. Rewrite the false statement correctly :
Igneous and sedimentary rocks can change into metamorphic rocks.
Classify the following rocks by selecting the correct option given below:
shale
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.
What are the causes of metamorphism?
Sedimentary rocks are also called stratified rocks. Why?
Distinguish between Regional and Contact metamorphism.
What are metamorphic rocks?
Give one term for the following statement:
Formed when mud layers compacted under great pressure composing 80% of this rock.
Fill in the blank below:
______are intrusions of igneous rock that are vertical in shape
Find the difference between:
Igneous and sedimentary rocks
Which one of the following is the most widespread most and productive category of soil.
Mention a few specimens of magnificent rock-cut architecture in India?
What are metamorphic rocks?
Out of 2,000 different types, only ______ are the basic minerals commonly found all over the earth.
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 |
