Description : The Himalayan region is poor in mineral resources because (a) it is made up of crystalline rocks (b) displacement of rock strata has disturbed the arrangement of rocks and made it ... minerals (d) the terrain makes exploitation of minerals difficult and very costly due to transport difficulties
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : The Himalayan region is poor in mineral resources because: [IAS 2004] (a) it is made of crystalline rocks (b) the displacement of rock strata has disturbed the arrangement of rock and ... minerals (d) the terrain makes exploitation of minerals difficult and very costly due to transport difficulties
Description : Why is it that the Himalayan region is poor in mineral resources? (a) Displacement of rock strata has disturbed the arrangement of rocks and made it complex (b) It is made up of ... makes exploitation of minerals difficult (d) The climatic conditions are not suitable, for exploitation of minerals
Last Answer : Ans: (a)
Description : The minerals which formed, deposited or introduced as result of subsequent changes in rocks are known as — a. Essential mineral b. Primary mineral c. Secondary mineral d. Accessory mineral
Last Answer : c. Secondary mineral d. Accessory mineral
Description : Carbon particles accumulated on the catalyst used in the gas oil cracking lies in the category of __________ poison. (A) Deposited (B) Chemisorbed (C) Selectivity (D) Stability
Last Answer : (A) Deposited
Description : Salinization occurs when the irrigation water accumulated in the soil evaporates, leaving behind salts and minerals. What are the effects of salinization on the irrigated land? [CSAT 2011] (a) It greatly increases ... c) It raises the water table (d) It fills the air spaces in the soil with water
Description : Salinization occurs when the irrigation water accumulated in the soil evaporates, leaving behind salts and minerals. What are the effects of salinization on the irrigated land? a. It greatly increases the crop ... c. It raises the water table d. It fills the air spaces in the soil with water
Last Answer : b. It may lead to crop yield loss
Description : Identify the wrong statement in context of heartwood. (a) It is highly durable. (b) It conducts water and minerals efficiently. (c) It comprises dead elements with highly lignified walls. (d) Organic compounds are deposited in it.
Last Answer : (b) It conducts water and minerals efficiently
Description : Identify the wrong statement in context of heartwood: (1) It is highly durable (2) It conducts water and minerals efficiently (3) It comprises dead elements with highly lignified walls (4) Organic compounds are deposited in it
Last Answer : 2) It conducts water and minerals efficiently
Description : What types of rocks may be deposited sediments?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : How are minerals formed in sedimentary rocks? -SST 10th
Last Answer : . In sedimentary rocks, a number of minerals occur in beds or layers. . They have been formed as a result of deposition, accumulation and concentration in horizontal strata. . Coal and some ... potash salt and sodium salt. These are formed as a result of evaporation especially in arid regions.
Description : What are rocks? How are they associated with minerals? -SST 10th
Last Answer : .Rocks are combinations of homogeneous substances called minerals. .Some rocks like limestone, consist of single minerals only, but the majority of the rocks consists of several minerals in varying proportions ... minerals have been identified, only a few are abundantly found in most of the rocks.
Description : How do minerals occur in igneous and metamorphic rocks ? -SST 10th
Last Answer : Minerals occur in the cracks, crevices, faults or joints in igneous and metamorphic rocks. They are usually formed when minerals in liquid/ molten and gaseous forms are forced upward through cavities towards the Earth's surface. Eventually, they cool and solidify as they rise.
Description : How do minerals occur in sedimentary rocks ? -SST 10th
Last Answer : Minerals occur in beds or layers in sedimentary rocks. They are formed as a result of deposition, accumulation, and concentration in the horizontal strata. For example - coal, which has been formed ... . Minerals like gypsum, potash salt, and sodium salt are formed as a result of evaporation.
Last Answer : In sedimentary rocks, minerals occur in beds or layers.
Description : Which one of the following minerals is formed by decomposition of rocks, leaving a residual mass of weathered materials ? -SST 10th
Last Answer : B - Bauxite is formed after the decomposition of surface rocks. The soluble constituent within rocks evaporates and what is left behind as residue is the ore of Bauxite from which then Aluminium is extracted.
Description : Answer the following questions in about 30 words: How are minerals formed in igneous and metamorphic rocks ? -SST 10th
Last Answer : Minerals could be found in cracks and crevices within igneous and metamorphic rocks. Minerals are initially in liquid/molten or gaseous form. They rise through the crack towards the earth's surface and they solidify as they move upwards.
Description : Where do minerals occur in sedimentary rocks? -SST 10th
Last Answer : In sedimentary rocks minerals occur in beds or layers.
Description : How do minerals occur in sedimentary rocks? -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) In sedimentary rocks a number of minerals occur in beds or layers. (ii) They have been formed as a result of deposition, accumulation and concentration in horizontal strata. (iii) Coal and ... sedentary numerals such as gypsum, potash salt and sodium salt are formed as a result of evaporation.
Description : How do minerals occur in igneous and metamorphic rocks? -SST 10th
Last Answer : In igneous and metamorphic rocks, minerals may occur in the cracks,crevices, faults or joints. The smaller occurrences are known as veins and the larger are known as lodes. In most cases, they ... are forced upwards through cavities towards the earth's surface. They cool and solidify as they rise.
Last Answer : In igneous and metamorphic rocks, minerals may occur in cracks, crevices, faults and joints.
Description : “Premchand’s novels are filled with all kinds of powerful characters drawn from all strata of society.” Support the statement by giving suitable examples. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Premchand has created very powerful characters in his novels and they cover the whole spectrum of society. In his novels, we meet with aristocrats and landlords, middle-level peasants and landless ... are very strong individuals, especially those who come from the lower classes of rural society.
Description : How are minerals formed in igneous and metamorphic rocks? -Geography
Last Answer : In igneous and metamorphic rocks, minerals may occur in the cracks, crevices, faults or joints. The smaller occurrences are called veins and the larger are called lodes. In most cases, they are ... Major metallic minerals like tin, copper, zinc and lead etc. are obtained from veins and lodes.
Description : Which element present in the largest amount in rocks and minerals? -Do You Know?
Last Answer : answer:
Description : What is the process that result in the breakdown of rocks and minerals in situ ? -Do You Know?
Description : the study of rocks and minerals is part of what branch of science?
Last Answer : Earth Science
Description : Metallic gold ferquently is found is aluminosilicate rocks and it is finely dispersed among other minerals. It may be extracted by treating the crushe
Last Answer : Metallic gold ferquently is found is aluminosilicate rocks and it is finely dispersed ... hydrometallurgical extraction D. purification of metal.
Last Answer : Metallic gold ferquently is found is aluminosilicate rocks and it is finely dispersed among other minerals. It may be ... agent. D. (A) and ( C) both
Description : Metallic gold frequently is found is aluminosilicate rocks and it is finely dispersed among other minerals it may be extracted by treating the crushed
Last Answer : Metallic gold frequently is found is aluminosilicate rocks and it is finely dispersed among other minerals it may be ... ) rarr Zn[(CN)_(4)]^(-)`
Description : What is the change of rocks and minerals into smaller particles without a change in composition?
Description : How does minerals composition affect the weatherability of rocks?
Last Answer : The minerals that are in a rock will influence how quick itweathers. Strong materials will not weather as quickly as loosematerials.
Description : What are the properties of minerals and rocks?
Description : When rocks are eroded and they break down into smaller pieces of rocks and minerals called what?
Last Answer : Sediment.
Description : Chemical weathering occurs when minerals in rocks are changed chemically. Which of these will most likely change the rate of chemical weathering on a rock?
Last Answer : rainfall and temperature
Description : What is the difference between minerals and rocks?
Last Answer : Rocks are solid substainces that are made of 2 or more minerals and can have organic matter in them as well. On the other hand, minerals are naturally formed inorganic solids that have definite crystalline structures. Rocks and minerals are made through different processes.
Description : The elements present in the largest amounts in rocks and minerals are: 1. Silicon 2. Oxygen 3. Hydrogen 4. Gold The correct statements are: (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 4 (c) 3 and 4 (d) 1 and 4
Last Answer : Ans:(a)
Description : The element present in the largest amount in rocks and minerals is - (1) carbon (2) silicon (3) hydrogen (4) aluminium
Last Answer : (2) silicon Explanation: Silicon is the eighth most common element in the universe by mass, but very rarely occurs as the pure free element in nature. It is most widely distributed in dusts, sands, planetoids, and planets as various forms of silicon dioxide (silica) or silicates.
Description : Which element present in the largest amount in rocks and minerals?
Last Answer : Silicon
Description : What is the process that result in the breakdown of rocks and minerals in situ?
Last Answer : Weathering
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 : Minerals in soil body come from a. Weathering of rocks b. Wind and water c. Rains d. Dead organic remains
Last Answer : a. Weathering of 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 : Open stratification is one in which individuals do not enjoy the freedom of changing their social strata.
Last Answer : Correct underlined words and complete the sentence : Open stratification is one in which ... the freedom of changing their social strata.
Description : ____ is a term given to the region where superrefraction occurs. A. Strata B. Duct C. Isothermal region D. Tropospheric region
Last Answer : B. Duct
Description : Densest part of atmosphere strata is (A) Troposphere (B) Thermosphere (C) Stratosphere (D) Mesosphere
Last Answer : (A) Troposphere
Description : What is the origin of the word strategy? a. Strata b. Stategos c. Stratum
Last Answer : Stategos
Description : The strainer type tube well, is unsuitable for (A) Coarse gravels (B) Fine sandy strata (C) Clean gravels (D) None of these
Last Answer : (B) Fine sandy strata
Description : The ultimate Settlement of a soil is directly proportional to: (A) Depth of the compressible soil strata (B) Compressive index (C) Both (a) and (b) (D) None of these
Last Answer : (D) None of these
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) A pile is a slender member which transfers the load through its lower end on a strong strata (B) A pile is a slender member which ... A pile is a cylindrical body of concrete which transfers the load at a depth greater than its width
Last Answer : Answer: Option B