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ROCKS AND ROCK CYCLE · ICSE STD 9 (ICSE - English Medium). 13 questions.

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MCQ 11 Mark
Which factor is responsible for the formation of metamorphic rocks?
  • A
    Duration of daylight
  • ✓
    Heat & pressure
  • C
    Weathering
  • D
    None of the above
Answer
Correct option: B.
Heat & pressure
B
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MCQ 21 Mark
Which type of rock is chalk?
  • A
    Chemically formed sedimentary rock
  • B
    Carbonaceous Rocks
  • ✓
    Calcareous rocks
  • D
    Clastic rock sedimentary rock
Answer
Correct option: C.
Calcareous rocks
C
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MCQ 31 Mark
Which of the following statements is correct?
  • A
    Igneous rocks are generally pervious in nature.
  • ✓
    Sedimentary rocks have pore spaces.
  • C
    Foliation is observed in igneous rocks.
  • D
    Fossils are found in igneous rocks.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Sedimentary rocks have pore spaces.
B
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MCQ 41 Mark
Sedimentary rocks are called stratified rocks as
  • A
    They are formed by the accumulation of lava
  • B
    They are formed by the decomposition of rocks
  • ✓
    They are deposited in layers
  • D
    They are foliated
Answer
Correct option: C.
They are deposited in layers
C
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MCQ 51 Mark
Which of the following rocks consists of rounded fragments, formed by cementation process?
  • A
    Sandstone
  • ✓
    Conglomerates
  • C
    Claystone
  • D
    Limestone
Answer
Correct option: B.
Conglomerates
B
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MCQ 61 Mark
Which of the following is the metamorphosed form of Sandstone?
  • A
    Slate
  • B
    Gneiss
  • ✓
    Quartzite
  • D
    Marble
Answer
Correct option: C.
Quartzite
C
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MCQ 71 Mark
Which of the following statements related to the extrusive igneous rock is correct?
  • A
    They are formed below the earth surface
  • ✓
    They have fine crystals
  • C
    Limestone is the best example of this rock
  • D
    They are formed by the slow cooling of magma
Answer
Correct option: B.
They have fine crystals
B
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MCQ 81 Mark
Which type of rock is Granite?
  • A
    Sedimentary Rock
  • ✓
    Intrusive Igneous Rock
  • C
    Metamorphic Rock
  • D
    Extrusive igneous Rock
Answer
Correct option: B.
Intrusive Igneous Rock
B
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MCQ 91 Mark
Which of the following process is responsible for the formation of igneous rocks?
  • A
    Sedimentation
  • B
    Metamorphism
  • ✓
    Cooling & solidification of magma
  • D
    Lithification
Answer
Correct option: C.
Cooling & solidification of magma
C
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MCQ 101 Mark
Which of the following is the example of metamor-phic rock?
  • A
    Sandstone
  • ✓
    Gneiss
  • C
    Chalk
  • D
    Granite
Answer
Correct option: B.
Gneiss
B
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MCQ 111 Mark
The cyclic process of changing the form of rocks is called
  • A
    Natural cycle
  • ✓
    Rock cycle
  • C
    Stone cycle
  • D
    Metamorohism
Answer
Correct option: B.
Rock cycle
B
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MCQ 121 Mark
Which of following is the mechanically formed sedimentary rock?
  • A
    Limestone
  • B
    Dolomite
  • ✓
    Sandstone
  • D
    Chert
Answer
Correct option: C.
Sandstone
C
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MCQ 131 Mark
Which of the following rocks is also called parent rock?
  • A
    Sedimentary Rock
  • ✓
    Igneous Rock
  • C
    Metamorphic Rock
  • D
    None of the above
Answer
Correct option: B.
Igneous Rock
B
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