Sedimentary Rocks

Q.

Give Reason: Sedimentary Rocks Are Formed From Sediments.

Q. Sandstone is a ________.

1. sedimentary rock
2. metamorphic rock
3. intrusive igneous rock
4. extrusive igneous rock

Q. Rocks that are formed through the deposition and solidification of sediments are called ___________ rocks.

1. intrusive igneous
2. sedimentary
3. metamorphic
4. None of the above

Q.

The Red Fort is made up of which of the following rocks?

1. Lime stone

2. Red sandstone

3. Marble

4. Granite

Q. Sedimentary rocks can contain fossils of which of the following?

1. Plants
2. Animals
3. Micro-organisms
4. Rocks

Q. Which type of sedimentary rock is formed when the sediments are round in shape?

1. Breccia
2. Conglomerate
3. Sandstone
4. Shale

Q. The breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces because of the effects of variations in temperature and water percolation is called ______.

1. mining
2. crystallisation
3. re-crystallisation
4. weathering

Q. While in Rajasthan, I found out that people built the Red Fort using specific rocks taken from the city of Jaipur. These rocks were easy to carve. What am I talking about?

1. Limestone
2. Amphibolite
3. Red sandstone
4. Slate

Q.

Which of the following statement is not true?

1. Rocks are of different shapes, sizes and texture.

2. Deccan Plateau is made up of basalt rock

3. Igneous and sedimentary rocks may change into metamorphic rock under great heat and pressure.

4. Sedimentary rocks are also known as the primary rocks.

Q. Buckyball is found in

1. dust
2. rocks
3. soot
4. none of these