Description : The rock that results from solidification of molten lava from a volcano is an example of which of the following? (1) Igneous Rock (2) Granite Rock (3) Basalt Rock (4) Magnetite
Last Answer : (1) Igneous Rock Explanation: Igneous rocks are formed through the cooling and solidification of magma (or lava). As hot, molten rock rises to the surface, it undergoes changes in temperature and ... Earth's crust. However, some are also formed on the surface as a result of volcanic activity.
Description : The rock that results from solidification of molten lava from a volcano is an example of which of the following ? (1) Igneous Rock (2) Granite Rock (3) Basalt Rock (4) Magnetite
Last Answer : Igneous Rock
Description : Rocks formed from molten magma solidification at earth surface is — rock a. Igneous b. Sedimentary c. Metamorphic d. None of these
Last Answer : a. Igneous
Description : Which of the following is an example of Plutonic Igneous Rock? (1) Basalt (2) Granite (3) Slate (4) Dolomite
Last Answer : (2) Granite Explanation: When magma solidifies under the earth's surface, it forms plutonic rock bodies or plutons. The most common rock types in plutons are granite, granodiorite, tonalite, monzonite, and quartz diorite.
Description : Based on the following rocks and minerals, select the correct statement, quartz, shale, basalt, granite, marble, gypsum, mica (A) Basalt and marble are the only metamorphic rocks (B) There is no sedimentary rock (C) Granite is the only igneous rock (D) Quartz and mica are minerals
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : Molten rock below the surface of the earth is called – (1) Basalt (2) Laccolith (3) Lava (4) Magma
Last Answer : (4) Magma Explanation: Magma is a mixture of molten or semi-molten rock, volatiles and solids that is found beneath the surface of the Earth. When magma erupts from a volcano or other vent, the ... . When lava cools on the Earth's surface and forms a solid structure, it is called igneous rock.
Description : Which of the following is not an Igneous Rock? (1) Dolomite (2) Granite (3) Basalt (4) Gabbro
Last Answer : (1) Dolomite Explanation: Dolomite is a common sedimentary rock-forming mineralcomposed of calcium magnesium carbonate, ideally CaMg(CO3)2. It is the primary component of the sedimentary rock ... rock known as dolomitic marble. Limestone that contains some dolomite is known as dolomitic limestone
Description : The Rocks formed from molten lava are called a) Sedimentary rocks b) Igneous rocks* c) Metamorphic rock d) Plutonic rock
Last Answer : b) Igneous rocks*
Last Answer : Granite
Description : The rock formed from the solidification of molten matter (magma) is called: (A) Sedimentary rock (B) Metamorphic rock (C) Igneous rock (D) none of the above
Last Answer : Answer: Option C
Description : Which one of the following statements is NOT correct? [IAS 2003] (a) Black cotton soil of north-west India was formed by the weathering of basaltic lava rocks (b) Sedimentary rocks are distinguished ... feldspar and mica in it (d) A metamorphic rock is softer and less compact than its original type
Last Answer : Ans: (d)
Description : Molten rock below the surface of the earth is called (1) Basalt (2) Laccolith (3) Lava (4) Magma
Last Answer : Magma
Description : Which one of the following is the example of sedimentary rocks? (1) Loess (2) Basalt (3) Granite (4) Gabbro
Last Answer : (1) Loess Explanation: Loess is an Aeolian sediment formed by the accumulation of wind-blown silt, typically in the 20-50 micrometer size range, twenty percent or less clay and the balance equal parts ... German origin and means "loose." It was first applied to Rhine River valley loess about 1821.
Last Answer : Dolomite
Description : Molten rock beneath the Earth's crust is called: w) magma x) liquicite y) lava z) igneous
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- MAGMA
Description : The solidified lava of a volcano belongs to which rock family? Is it: w) igneous x) metamorphic y) sedimentary z) fossilized
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- IGNEOUS
Description : Which one of the following is a Sedimentary Rock? (1) Granite (2) Charnockite (3) Basalt (4) Arkose
Last Answer : (4) Arkose Explanation: Arkose is a detrital sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. It is commonly coarsegrained and usually either pink of gray (depending on the color of feldspar).
Description : Which Rocks are formed by the solidification of lava on the earth’s surface? -Do You Know?
Last Answer : Intrusive rocks are formed from magma that cools and solidifies within the crust of the planet. When lava comes out of a volcano and solidifies into extrusive igneous rock, also called volcanic, the rock cools very quickly.
Description : Which Rocks are formed by the solidification of lava on the earth’s surface?
Last Answer : Basalts.
Description : Which one of the following is the example of sedimentary rocks ? (1) Loess (2) Basalt (3) Granite (4) Gabbro
Last Answer : Loess
Description : Which one of the following is igneous rock? (1) Limestone (2) Granite (3) Marble (4) Slate
Last Answer : (2) Granite Explanation: Igneous rock (derived from the Latin word ignis meaning fire) is one of the three main rock types, the others being sedimentary and metamorphic rock. Igneous rock is ... of three processes: an increase in temperature, a decrease in pressure, or a change in composition.
Description : Which one of the following is an igneous rock? (1) Sandstone (2) Shale (3) Quartzite (4) Granite
Last Answer : (4) Granite Explanation: Igneous rock is one of the three main rock types, the others being sedimentary and metamorphic rock. In terms of modes of occurrence, igneous rocks can be either ... cools and solidifies within the crust of a planet. They form central cores of major mountain ranges.
Description : What Granite is an example of igneous rock that forms deep beneath earths surface?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : _________ is an example of intrusive igneous rock. Granite Padma Bhushan awards are given on which of the following days? Republic Day Who is the founder of Charminar of Hyderabad?
Last Answer : Mohammad Quli Qutub Shahi
Description : Basalt is (A) Sedimentary rock (B) Metamorphic rock (C) Extrusive igneous rock (D) Intrusive igneous rock
Description : Pick up the hypabyssal rock from the following: (A) Granite (B) Dolerite (C) Basalt (D) All the above
Last Answer : Answer: Option B
Description : The rock generally used for roofing, is (A) Granite (B) Basalt (C) Slate (D) Pumice
Description : Pick up the plutonic rock from the following: (A) Granite (B) Dolerite (C) Basalt (D) All the above
Last Answer : Answer: Option A
Description : Pick up the volcanic rock from the following: (A) Granite (B) Dolerite (C) Basalt (D) All the above
Description : Which one of the following is a Sedimentary Rock ? (1) Granite (2) Charnockite (3) Basalt (4) Arkose
Last Answer : Arkose
Description : The rocks formed from molten magma, are called (A) Sedimentary rocks (B) Igneous rocks (C) Metamorphic rocks (D) None of these
Description : Granite mainly composed of quartz and feldspar particles, is obtained from (A) Sedimentary rocks (B) Metamorphic rocks (C) Igneous rocks (D) All the above
Description : Granite is obtained from a) Igneous rocks* b) Sedimentary rocks c) Metamorphic r
Last Answer : a) Igneous rocks*
Description : Igneous rocks that form from magma are known as: w) minerals x) granite y) intrusive rocks z) gneiss (pron: nice)
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- INTRUSIVE ROCKS
Description : Coal is an example of (a) Igneous rocks (b) Sedimentary rocks (c) Metamorphic rocks (d) None of the above
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : What happens when molten igneous rock reaches the ocean?
Last Answer : Feel Free to Answer
Description : Which of the following is an igneous rock? w) Granite x) Shale y) Coal z) Slate
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- GRANITE
Description : Which of the following pairs contains one igneous and one sedimentary rock? w) shale and marble x) sandstone and quartzite y) granite and limestone z) obsidian and gneiss
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- GRANITE AND LIMESTONE
Description : Which one of the following is igneous rock ? (1) Limestone (2) Granite (3) Marble (4) Slate
Description : Solidification time of a molten metal in a casting is proportional to (where, V = volume of metal & A = its surface area; in the casting) (A) V/A (B) V/A2 (C) V2/A (D) V2/A2
Last Answer : (D) V2/A2
Description : Where would you expect lava solidifying into basalt?
Description : Major coal deposits of India occur in (a) Seams separated by igneous rocks (b) Seams separated by sedimentary rocks (c) Seams separated by metamorphic rocks (d) Open cast mines
Description : Which of the following is false? (a) Mica is usually found in metamorphic and igneous rocks (b) Aluminium has the advantage over iron as it is resistant to corrosion (c) line is mostly used in galvanising iron and steel goods (d) Manganese is largely used in making fertilizers
Description : Metamorphic rocks originate from— (1) igneous rocks (2) sedimentary rocks (3) both igneous and sedimentary rocks (4) None of these
Last Answer : (3) both igneous and sedimentary rocks Explanation: Metamorphic rocks are rocks that have "morphed" into another kind of rock. These rocks were once igneous or sedimentary rocks. How do sedimentary and ... rock samples closely, you'll discover how flattened some of the grains in the rock are.
Description : Central Highlands of Indian peninsular block are formed of – (1) Sedimentary and metamorphic rocks (2) Igneous and sedimentary rocks (3) Igneous and metamorphic rocks (4) Sedimentary rocks
Last Answer : (3) Igneous and metamorphic rocks Explanation: The Peninsular region is divided into the two parts by westward flowing Narmada river (1) the Central Highlands and (2) the Deccan Plateau. The ... part of the peninsular block. These highlands are made up of hard igneous and metamorphic rocks.
Description : To obtain a very high strength concrete, use very fine grained (A) Granite (B) Magnetite (C) Barite (D) Volcanic
Description : Why can’t fossils be formed in metamorphic rock and only in sedimentary rocks and igneous rocks as they cool?
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Description : What rock dominates Yosemite Valley and is one of the earth’s most common igneous rocks?
Last Answer : Plutonic Ingenious Rocks.