Lithosphere-Test 1

Which of the following are correctly matched

1. Gneiss : Metamorphic
2. Granite : Igneous
3. Sandstone : Sedimentary

Match the following :

A. Mantle       1. Heavy rocks of lithosphere

B. Sima          2. Layer below earth’s crust

C. Sial            3. Light rocks of lithosphere

D. Bill              4. Small Peninsula

If the original clay sediments are subjected to high temperature and pressure, they successively change into rocks, the correct order of which is

Artesian wells are found in

The term ‘rock’ comprises

Sedimentary rocks are formed by the process of

Choose the correct statement about sedimentary rocks :

Sandstone belongs to

The igneous rocks are formed due to

In which type of rocks are coal and petroleum found ?

Which of the following pairs is correctly matched ?

Sandstone belongs to

The formation of Extrusive rocks take place

Match the following :

A. Plutonic Rock             1. Marble

B. Volcanic Rock             2. Gabbro

C. Sedimentary Rock       3. Basalt

D. Metamorphic Rock       4. Sandstone

Grit is another name for

Innermost part of earth is made of

Which of the following is not a sedimentary rock ?

Which metal is most abundant in the earth’s crust ?

Which of the following pairs is correct ?

Which of the following rocks is transformed into marble ?

Which of the following is a metamorphic rock ?

The principal reason for the formation of metamorphic rocks is

Terra Rossa which typically develops in terrains is composed of

Which is the correct order of sedimentary rocks from those having larger constituent grains to those with smaller grains ?

Artesian wells are formed in