Description : How radiometric dating is used to estimate absolute age?
Last Answer : By comparing the relative percentages of a radioactive (parent)isotope and a stable (daughter) isotope.
Description : The basic requirement of any sensor system is: (A) Radiometric resolution (B) Spatial resolution (C) Spectral resolution (D) All of these
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : Which one of the following helps to identify the objects on the earth surface? (A) Atmospheric window (B) Signature (C) Radiometric error (D) None of these
Last Answer : Answer: Option B
Description : In radiometric terms, it measures the rate at which electromagnetic waves transfer light energy ∙ A. Optical radiation ∙ B. Optical impedance ∙ C. Optical illusion ∙ D. Optical power
Last Answer : D. Optical power
Description : What is an igneous rock? Describe the method of formation and characteristics of igneous rock. -Geography
Last Answer : The igneous rocks are formed when magma cools and solidifies. Igneous rocks form out of magma and lava from the interior of the earth, therefore, they are known as primary rocks. Method of ... solidified lava. Liquid lava gets solidified by gradual cooling They are compact They do not have fossils.
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 are igneous rock classified based upon?
Last Answer : Igneous rocks can be classified by their method of formation andby their mineralogy.
Description : Is obsidian a sedimentary metamorphic or igneous rock?
Last Answer : obsidian is an igneous rock, it is not formed from sediment, ora rock going under heat and pressure for the second time it isformed when a volcano erupts and it cools very quickly giving it asmooth glossy surface like glass.
Description : What igneous rock contains mostly plagioclase feldspar and about 30 percent dark silicates?
Last Answer : A Diorite.
Description : What igneous rock becomes more mafic but they also become?
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Description : What is the origin on fine grained igneous rock?
Description : What state of matter is an igneous rock?
Last Answer : Rocks are solid matter.
Description : Can igneous rock become igneous rock?
Last Answer : Yes
Description : What processes lead directly to the formation of igneous rock?
Last Answer : Melting and solidification!
Description : What happens when molten igneous rock reaches the ocean?
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Description : Is split apple rock igneous sedimentary or metamorphic?
Last Answer : Igneous
Description : What formation of igneous rock on earth's surface is known as?
Description : What Granite is an example of igneous rock that forms deep beneath earths surface?
Description : Is Wave rock Sedimentary Igneous or Metamorphic?
Last Answer : Igneous it is Magma that was cooled underground-intrusive
Description : What type igneous rock makes up most of the ocean floor?
Last Answer : Basalt
Description : If magma crystallizes before it reaches earth's surface it will form a what igneous rock?
Last Answer : It will for an intrusive igneous rock. They usually take longerto cool and have more coarse grains.
Description : What rock dominates Yosemite Valley and is one of the earth’s most common igneous rocks?
Last Answer : Plutonic Ingenious Rocks.
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?
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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 : 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).
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 : The majority of Earth's crust is composed of which rock? (1) Igneous (2) Metamorphic (3) Sedimentary (4) Carbonate
Last Answer : (1) Igneous Explanation: The Earth is composed predominantly of a large mass of igneous rock with a very thin veneer of weathered material— namely, sedimentary rock. Physical Geography (Set: 07)
Description : The significant quantity of upper soil is formed by – (1) Igneous rock (2) Sedimentary rock (3) Metamorphic rock (4) Biological degradation
Last Answer : (2) Sedimentary rock Explanation: The significant quantity of upper soil is formed by Sedimentary rock.
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 : 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 : 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 : Dolomite is a/an – (1) Sedimentary rock (2) Plutonic rock (3) Igneous rock (4) Metamorphic rock
Last Answer : (1) Sedimentary rock Explanation: Dolomite a sedimentary rock resembling limestone but consisting principally of the mineral dolomite. It is an important source of magnesium and its compounds, and is used as ... Valley-Type (MVT) ore deposits of base metals such as lead, zinc, and copper.
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 : 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 kind of rock is formed from a change due to pressure and heat? a) Mineral b) Igneous c) Sedimentary d) Metamorphic
Last Answer : d) Metamorphic
Description : Pegmatite is a/an (A) Intrusive igneous rock (B) Extrusive igneous rock (C) Sedimentary rock (D) Metamorphic rock
Last Answer : Answer: Option A
Description : Basalt is (A) Sedimentary rock (B) Metamorphic rock (C) Extrusive igneous rock (D) Intrusive igneous rock
Last Answer : Answer: Option C
Description : Geologically, marble is known as (A) Sedimentary rock (B) Igneous rock (C) Metamorphic rock (D) Stratified rock
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 : Sand stone is (A) Sedimentary rock (B) Metamorphic rock (C) Igneous rock (D) Volcanic rock
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
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 : 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 : Which of the following describes the Gabbro? (A) fine-grained, dark-colored igneous rock poor in silica (B) Coarse-grained, dark-colored igneous rock poor in silica (C) Fine-grained, dark-colored igneous rock rich in silica (D) Coarse -grained, dark-colored igneous rock rich in silica
Last Answer : Coarse-grained, dark-colored igneous rock poor in silica
Description : State any two engineering uses of igneous rock.
Last Answer : i) They are used architecturally as decorative work for flooring and walls ii) Crushed igneous rock can be used as aggregate for extremely high strength concrete
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