Which one of the following is igneous rock ? (1) Limestone (2) Granite (3) Marble (4) Slate

Which one of the following is igneous rock ? (1) Limestone (2) Granite (3) Marble (4) Slate
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Which one of the following is igneous rock? (1) Limestone (2) Granite (3) Marble (4) Slate

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.

Which of the following is an example of Plutonic Igneous Rock? (1) Basalt (2) Granite (3) Slate (4) Dolomite

Description : Which of the following is an example of Plutonic Igneous Rock? (1) Basalt (2) Granite (3) Slate (4) Dolomite

Last Answer : Granite

Which of the following is an organic rock ? (1) Marble (2) Coal (3) Granite (4) Slate

Description : Which of the following is an organic rock ? (1) Marble (2) Coal (3) Granite (4) Slate

Last Answer : Coal

. Match List I (Original Rock) with List II (Metamorphic Rock) and select the correct answer using the code given below: L i st I L i st I I (Or i gi nal Rock ) (Met amor phi c Rock ) A. Granite I. Diamond B. Coal II. Marble C. Limestone III. Slate D. Shale IV. Gneiss (1) A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I (2) A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I (3) A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III (4) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III

Description : . Match List I (Original Rock) with List II (Metamorphic Rock) and select the correct answer using the code given below: L i st I L i st I I (Or i gi nal Rock ) (Met amor phi c Rock ) A. Granite I. Diamond B. Coal II. Marble C. ... II, C-IV, D-I (3) A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III (4) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III

Last Answer : (4) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III

When Granite rocks get metamorphosed, they form (1) Quartzite (2) Gneiss (3) Marble (4) Slate

Description : When Granite rocks get metamorphosed, they form (1) Quartzite (2) Gneiss (3) Marble (4) Slate

Last Answer : Gneiss

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

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

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

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 

Which of the following is not an Igneous Rock? (1) Dolomite (2) Granite (3) Basalt (4) Gabbro

Description : Which of the following is not an Igneous Rock? (1) Dolomite (2) Granite (3) Basalt (4) Gabbro

Last Answer : Dolomite

Which one of the following is an igneous rock? (1) Sandstone (2) Shale (3) Quartzite (4) Granite

Description : Which one of the following is an igneous rock? (1) Sandstone (2) Shale (3) Quartzite (4) Granite

Last Answer : Granite

Which of the following is an example of Plutonic Igneous Rock? (1) Basalt (2) Granite (3) Slate (4) Dolomite

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.

Which of the following is an igneous rock? w) Granite x) Shale y) Coal z) Slate

Description : Which of the following is an igneous rock? w) Granite x) Shale y) Coal z) Slate

Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- GRANITE

Which of the following is an organic rock? (1) Marble (2) Coal (3) Granite (4) Slate

Description : Which of the following is an organic rock? (1) Marble (2) Coal (3) Granite (4) Slate

Last Answer : (2) Coal Explanation: Coal is an organic sedimentary rock that forms mainly from plant debris. The plant debris usually accumulates in a swamp environment.

The metamorphic rock which forms from pure limestone is: w) slate x) gneiss y) schist z) marble

Description : The metamorphic rock which forms from pure limestone is: w) slate x) gneiss y) schist z) marble

Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- MARBLE

Sandstone is metamorphosed to: (1) Shale (2) Slate (3) Quartzite (4) Marble

Description : Sandstone is metamorphosed to: (1) Shale (2) Slate (3) Quartzite (4) Marble

Last Answer : Quartzite

Shale is metamorphosed into which of the following rocks? (1) Graphite (2) Gneiss (3) Marble (4) Slate

Description : Shale is metamorphosed into which of the following rocks? (1) Graphite (2) Gneiss (3) Marble (4) Slate

Last Answer : Slate

Mica is found in which one of the following pairs of rocks ? (1) Slate- Sandstone (2) Schist-Gneiss (3) Limestone-Sandstone (4) Shale- Limestone

Description : Mica is found in which one of the following pairs of rocks ? (1) Slate- Sandstone (2) Schist-Gneiss (3) Limestone-Sandstone (4) Shale- Limestone

Last Answer :  Schist-Gneiss

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

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

Spot the odd item of the following : (1) Shale (2) Marble (3) Limestone (4) Sandstone

Description : Spot the odd item of the following : (1) Shale (2) Marble (3) Limestone (4) Sandstone

Last Answer : Marble

Marble is the metamorphosed form of (1) Shale (2) Basalt (3) Sandstone (4) Limestone

Description : Marble is the metamorphosed form of (1) Shale (2) Basalt (3) Sandstone (4) Limestone

Last Answer : Limestone

When Granite rocks get metamorphosed, they form – (1) Quartzite (2) Gneiss (3) Marble (4) Slate

Description : When Granite rocks get metamorphosed, they form – (1) Quartzite (2) Gneiss (3) Marble (4) Slate

Last Answer : (2) Gneiss Explanation: Gneiss is a high grade metamorphic rock formed by the metamorphosis of granite which is a sedimentary rock. Gneiss is typically associated with major mountain ... planar structures), characterized by alternating darker and lighter colored bands, called "gneissic banding".

The stone whose crushing strength is least, is (A) Granite (B) Chalk (C) Marble (D) Slate

Description : The stone whose crushing strength is least, is (A) Granite (B) Chalk (C) Marble (D) Slate

Last Answer : Answer: Option B

Which one of the following rocks is used for monumental buildings? (A) Granite (B) Marble (C) Sand stone (D) Slate

Description : Which one of the following rocks is used for monumental buildings? (A) Granite (B) Marble (C) Sand stone (D) Slate

Last Answer : Answer: Option B

The significant quantity of upper soil is formed by (1) Igneous rock (2) Sedimentary rock (3) Metamorphic rock (4) Biological degradation

Description : The significant quantity of upper soil is formed by (1) Igneous rock (2) Sedimentary rock (3) Metamorphic rock (4) Biological degradation

Last Answer : Sedimentary rock

The majority of Earth’s crust is composed of which rock ? (1) Igneous (2)Metamorphic (3) Sedimentary (4)Carbonate

Description : The majority of Earth’s crust is composed of which rock ? (1) Igneous (2)Metamorphic (3) Sedimentary (4)Carbonate 

Last Answer : Igneous

Dolomite is a/an (1) Sedimentary rock (2) Plutonic rock (3) Igneous rock (4) Metamorphic rock

Description : Dolomite is a/an (1) Sedimentary rock (2) Plutonic rock (3) Igneous rock (4) Metamorphic rock

Last Answer : Sedimentary rock

When limestone is subjected to high temperature and pressure known as Metamorphism, it results in the formation of? a. Granite b. Quicklime c. Sandstone d. Marble

Description : When limestone is subjected to high temperature and pressure known as Metamorphism, it results in the formation of? a. Granite b. Quicklime c. Sandstone d. Marble

Last Answer : d. Marble

Which one of the following is a Sedimentary Rock ? (1) Granite (2) Charnockite (3) Basalt (4) Arkose

Description : Which one of the following is a Sedimentary Rock ? (1) Granite (2) Charnockite (3) Basalt (4) Arkose

Last Answer : Arkose

The rock generally used for roofing, is (A) Granite (B) Basalt (C) Slate (D) Pumice

Description : The rock generally used for roofing, is (A) Granite (B) Basalt (C) Slate (D) Pumice

Last Answer : Answer: Option C

To which kind of rock does marble belong? (a) Metamorphic rock (b) Sedimentary rock (c) Igneous rock (d) Volcanic rock

Description : To which kind of rock does marble belong? (a) Metamorphic rock (b) Sedimentary rock (c) Igneous rock (d) Volcanic rock

Last Answer : Ans: (a)

Geologically, marble is known as (A) Sedimentary rock (B) Igneous rock (C) Metamorphic rock (D) Stratified rock

Description : Geologically, marble is known as (A) Sedimentary rock (B) Igneous rock (C) Metamorphic rock (D) Stratified rock

Last Answer : Answer: Option C

Marble is obtained from a) Igneous rocks b) Sedimentary rocks c) Metamorphic rocks* d) Plutonic rock

Description : Marble is obtained from a) Igneous rocks b) Sedimentary rocks c) Metamorphic rocks* d) Plutonic rock

Last Answer : c) Metamorphic rocks*

What Granite is an example of igneous rock that forms deep beneath earths surface?

Description : What Granite is an example of igneous rock that forms deep beneath earths surface?

Last Answer : Need answer

_________ 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?

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

The rock that results from solidification of molten lava from a volcano is an example of Which of the following? (1) Igneous rocks (2) Granite Rock (3) Basalt Rock (4) Magnetite

Description : The rock that results from solidification of molten lava from a volcano is an example of Which of the following? (1) Igneous rocks (2) Granite Rock (3) Basalt Rock (4) Magnetite

Last Answer : (1) Igneous rocks Explanation: Igneous rocks are formed through the cooling and solidification of magma (or lava).

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

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.

Which one of the following is an igneous rock? (1) Sandstone (2) Shale (3) Quartzite (4) Granite

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.

Which of the following is not an Igneous Rock? (1) Dolomite (2) Granite (3) Basalt (4) Gabbro

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

Limestone is obtained from a) Igneous rocks b) Sedimentary rocks* c) Metamorphic rocks d) Plutonic rock

Description : Limestone is obtained from a) Igneous rocks b) Sedimentary rocks* c) Metamorphic rocks d) Plutonic rock

Last Answer : b) Sedimentary rocks*

A rock composed of cemented sand and gravel is: w) shale x) conglomerate y) granite z) marble

Description : A rock composed of cemented sand and gravel is: w) shale x) conglomerate y) granite z) marble

Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- CONGLOMERATE

Which of the following is a metamorphic rock? w) sandstone x) granite y) quartz z) marble

Description : Which of the following is a metamorphic rock? w) sandstone x) granite y) quartz z) marble

Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- MARBLE

The wedging is adopted for quarrying costly stratified rock such as (A) Laterite (B) Marble (C) Limestone (D) All the above

Description : The wedging is adopted for quarrying costly stratified rock such as (A) Laterite (B) Marble (C) Limestone (D) All the above

Last Answer : Answer: Option D

The aquifer of a famous artesian formation in the Great Plains is a layer of rock called the: w) Clinton limestone x) Dakota sandstone y) Pierre shale z) Vermont marble

Description : The aquifer of a famous artesian formation in the Great Plains is a layer of rock called the: w) Clinton limestone x) Dakota sandstone y) Pierre shale z) Vermont marble

Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- DAKOTA SANDSTONE

Of the following, the rock that is most resistant to both chemical and mechanical weathering is: w) shale x) limestone y) marble z) quartzite

Description : Of the following, the rock that is most resistant to both chemical and mechanical weathering is: w) shale x) limestone y) marble z) quartzite

Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- QUARTZITE

Metamorphic rocks originate from— (1) igneous rocks (2) sedimentary rocks (3) both igneous and sedimentary rocks (4) None of these

Description : Metamorphic rocks originate from— (1) igneous rocks (2) sedimentary rocks (3) both igneous and sedimentary rocks (4) None of these

Last Answer : both igneous and sedimentary rocks

Granite, quartzite areas have upstanding look because (1) mechanically wealthered faster (2) these rocks are resistant to all kinds of erosion (3) these rocks are not easily croded (4) not easily worn down

Description : Granite, quartzite areas have upstanding look because (1) mechanically wealthered faster (2) these rocks are resistant to all kinds of erosion (3) these rocks are not easily croded (4) not easily worn down

Last Answer : not easily worn down

Which one of the following is the example of sedimentary rocks ? (1) Loess (2) Basalt (3) Granite (4) Gabbro

Description : Which one of the following is the example of sedimentary rocks ? (1) Loess (2) Basalt (3) Granite (4) Gabbro

Last Answer : Loess

Which of the following minerals are required for smelting iron ore? (1) Limestone and gypsum (2) Manganese and limestone (3) Limestone and coal (4) Gypsum and coal

Description : Which of the following minerals are required for smelting iron ore? (1) Limestone and gypsum (2) Manganese and limestone (3) Limestone and coal (4) Gypsum and coal

Last Answer :  Manganese and limestone

Gneiss, Marble, Quartzite and Slate are

Description : Gneiss, Marble, Quartzite and Slate are

Last Answer : Ans. Metamorphic rocks

Sandstone is metamorphosed to: (1) Shale (2) Slate (3) Quartzite (4) Marble

Description : Sandstone is metamorphosed to: (1) Shale (2) Slate (3) Quartzite (4) Marble

Last Answer : (3) Quartzite Explanation: Sandstone can be turned into a metamorphic rock by being either heated up to a point where it undergoes a significant change or subjected to high pressures, or ... some combination thereof. A common result of the metamorphosis of sandstone is the creation of quartzite.

Shale is metamorphosed into which of the following rocks? (1) Graphite (2) Gneiss (3) Marble (4) Slate

Description : Shale is metamorphosed into which of the following rocks? (1) Graphite (2) Gneiss (3) Marble (4) Slate

Last Answer : (4) Slate Explanation: From depth of burial by continual sediment deposition from above, or from compressional stress from tectonic plate collisions, shale is metamorphosed into slate over ... gradually transformed into minerals that are more stable in the newly forming higher pressure environment.