Rocks and Minerals
Geography ⇒ Physical Geography
Rocks and Minerals starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the difference between a rock and a mineral.
Describe the process of lithification in sedimentary rock formation.
Describe the process of metamorphism and give an example of a metamorphic rock formed from limestone.
Describe the role of plate tectonics in the formation of metamorphic rocks.
Explain how weathering contributes to the formation of soil from rocks.
Explain the economic importance of minerals in India.
Explain the environmental impacts of mining minerals in India.
Explain the rock cycle and describe how one type of rock can change into another.
What are the three main types of rocks found on Earth? (1) Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic (2) Igneous, Volcanic, Fossil (3) Sedimentary, Fossil, Organic (4) Metamorphic, Volcanic, Organic
Which Indian state is the leading producer of mica? (1) Rajasthan (2) Jharkhand (3) Tamil Nadu (4) Kerala
Which mineral is commonly known as 'fool's gold'? (1) Pyrite (2) Galena (3) Magnetite (4) Hematite
Which mineral is the chief ore of aluminium? (1) Hematite (2) Bauxite (3) Magnetite (4) Galena
Fill in the blank: The hardest known mineral on Earth is __________.
Fill in the blank: The main constituent of limestone is __________.
Fill in the blank: The mineral used in making pencils is __________.
Fill in the blank: The Mohs scale is used to measure the __________ of minerals.
State whether the following statement is true or false: All igneous rocks are formed from magma.
State whether the following statement is true or false: All minerals have a crystalline structure.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Minerals are always solid and have a definite chemical composition.
True or False: Coal is classified as a mineral.
