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 : The light weight aggregates are obtained from (A) Sedimentary rocks (B) Metamorphic rocks (C) Igneous rocks (D) Volcanic source
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
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 : Iceland has a great deal of volcanic activity. The reason for this is: w) it was formed above a mid-ocean rift. x) it is part of the "Ring of Fire". y) two tectonic plates are rubbing against each other under Iceland. z) the American plate is diving under the European plate in this region.
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- IT WAS FORMED ABOVE A MID-OCEAN RIFT.
Description : Which of the following mountain ranges were formed as a result of volcanic action? w) Appalachians x) Teton Range y) Front Range z) Cascade Range
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- CASCADE RANGE
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 : In which of the following mountain ranges are volcanic rocks least common? w) Andes x) Cascades y) Himalayas z) Sierra Nevadas
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- HIMALAYAS
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 : 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 : The rocks formed out of layers of sediment bonded together are known as --------? A. Metamorphic rocks B. Sedimentary rocks (Answer) C. Igneous rocks D. All of the above
Last Answer : B. Sedimentary rocks (Answer)
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 : The rocks formed from molten magma, are called (A) Sedimentary rocks (B) Igneous rocks (C) Metamorphic rocks (D) None of these
Last Answer : Answer: Option B
Description : Rocks formed due to alteration of original structure due to heat and excessive pressure are called (A) Sedimentary rocks (B) Igneous rocks (C) Metamorphic rocks (D) None of these
Last Answer : Answer: Option C
Description : The rocks formed by gradual deposition, are called (A) Sedimentary rocks (B) Igneous rocks (C) Metamorphic rocks (D) None of these
Last Answer : Answer: Option A
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*
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 : Igneous and metamorphic rocks
Description : Coal is believed to have been principally formed in which of the following types of environment? w) river beds x) swamps y) volcanic regions z) deserts
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- SWAMPS
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)
Description : Sand stone is (A) Sedimentary rock (B) Metamorphic rock (C) Igneous rock (D) Volcanic rock
Description : Rocks formed in layers are said to be: w) crystalline x) stratified y) chemical z) metamorphosed
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- STRATIFIED
Description : What processes found at a divergent boundary will help form the following rocks Metamorphic rocks Igneous rocks Sedimentary rocks?
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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 : 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 : 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 : The hard, solid rocks, whose composition or texture has been changed by heat or pressure in the Earth are called------? A. Sedimentary rocks B. Metamorphic rocks (Answer) C. Igneous rocks D. All of the above
Last Answer : B. Metamorphic rocks (Answer)
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 : Gneiss is obtained from (A) Igneous rocks (B) Metamorphic rocks (C) Sedimentary rocks (D) Sedimentary metamorphic rocks
Description : The foliated structure is very common in (A) Sedimentary rocks (B) Igneous rocks (C) Metamorphic rocks (D) None of these
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
Description : Limestone is obtained from a) Igneous rocks b) Sedimentary rocks* c) Metamorphic rocks d) Plutonic rock
Last Answer : b) Sedimentary rocks*
Description : Marble is obtained from a) Igneous rocks b) Sedimentary rocks c) Metamorphic rocks* d) Plutonic rock
Last Answer : c) Metamorphic rocks*
Description : Granite is obtained from a) Igneous rocks* b) Sedimentary rocks c) Metamorphic r
Last Answer : a) Igneous rocks*
Last Answer : both igneous and sedimentary rocks
Description : Which coal is considered a metamorphic rock? w) anthracite coal x) bituminous coal y) lignite coal z) all of these
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- ANTHRACITE
Description : The metamorphic rock which forms from pure limestone is: w) slate x) gneiss y) schist z) marble
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- MARBLE
Description : Which of the following is a metamorphic rock? w) sandstone x) granite y) quartz z) marble
Description : This sedimentary rock was used to build the Pantheon and the Colossium: w) marble x) travertine y) sandstone z) ironstone
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- TRAVERTINE
Description : The most common mineral found in igneous rock is: w) feldspar x) olivine y) muscovite z) fluorite
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- FELDSPAR
Description : A specialized form of concordant igneous intrusion that is characterized by a dome in the country rock and a nearly planar floor is called a: w) lopolith x) laccolith y) batholith z) stock
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- LACCOLITH
Description : An igneous rock which is commonly black, has a glassy texture, and has a conchoidal (pron: kong-koid-al) fracture is whic of the following? w) pelite (pron: pel-ite) x) calcite y) obsidian z) none of the above
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- OBSIDIAN
Description : Molten rock beneath the Earth's crust is called: w) magma x) liquicite y) lava z) igneous
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- MAGMA
Description : Which of the following is an igneous rock? w) Granite x) Shale y) Coal z) Slate
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- GRANITE
Description : North American Indians used this mineral of volcanic origin to make tips for arrows: w) obsidian x) quartz y) flint z) pumice
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- OBSIDIAN
Description : As we have seen with Hurricane Andrew, natural forces can cause great loss of human life. Which of the following natural disasters has resulted in the greatest loss of human life in a single occurrence? w) typhoon x) volcanic eruption y) earthquake z) tornado
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- EARTHQUAKE (ON JANUARY 23, 1556, 830,000 PEOPLE DIED IN SHENSI, CHINW)
Description : Which of these events gives us evidence that the earth is spherical? w) a volcanic eruption x) an earthquake y) an eclipse of the moon z) the earth's rotation
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- AN ECLIPSE OF THE MOON
Description : On which one of the following is the largest known volcanic cone in the solar system located? w) Earth x) Io y) Mars z) the moon
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- MARS
Description : The principal volcanic gas (in terms of quantity) is: w) carbon dioxide x) nitrogen dioxide y) sulfur dioxide z) steam (H2O)
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- STEAM (H2O)
Description : In geological studies, cemented volcanic ash is called: w) caldera x) a-a y) lava z) tuff
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- TUFF
Description : Shiprock in New Mexico is a: w) laccolith x) volcanic neck y) cinder cone z) caldera
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- VOLCANIC NECK
Description : In geological studies, a dome shaped intrusion is called a: w) volcanic neck x) laccolith y) nuee ardente z) caldera