Which of the following monuments are built in igneous rock?
- AThe Taj Mahal
- BFort Raigad
- CThe Red Fort
- ✓Ellora Sculpture
Answer: D.
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Complete the statements choosing the correct option
1 Q→02FILL IN THE BLANKS
18 Q→03Answer in brief
10 Q→04Match the column.
1 Q→05Give geographical resons.
6 Q→06Read the map and pictuer given below and answer the Questions .
1 Q→07Name the following
10 Q→08Answer the following questions in details.
3 Q→09State whether the following statements are True or False, with reasons
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______ is found in South Konkan Maharashtra. (Granite, Laterite, Basalt)
When coal gets metamorphosed into ______ , its price increases. (garnet, diamond, opal)
_________ rocks are heavy and hard. (Sedimentary, Metamorphic, Igneous)
______ rocks are ‘formed due to compaction of material. (Metamorphic, Sedimentary, Igneous)
________ is a major example of igneous rock. (Basalt, Pumice, Sedimentary)
What is called fossils?
What is referred to as primary rocks?
When does the price of coal increase?
When does coal get metamorphosed?
Write any two characteristics of metamorphic rocks.
| Column A | Column B |
| (1) Igneous rocks | (a) brittle and light weight |
| (2) Sedimentary rocks | (b) heavy and hard |
| (3) Metamorphic rocks | (c) hard and homogeneous |
Maharashtra does not have a large reserve of mineral wealth.
Changes in nature, as well as the chemical composition of the original rocks, is witnessed.
One may find fossils in sedimentary rocks.
Weathering of rocks occurs.
Most of the hill forts in Maharashtra have lakes or elephant yards.
(1) What is the hill in ‘A’ made up of?
(2) What is being done in B’?
(3) What do we see in ‘C’?
(4) Is there any relationship between the three things shown above?
(5) For what purpose do we use the things shown in A and C?
Two igneous rocks:
Two metamorphosised rocks:
Rocks that formed by metamorphosis:
Rock found in South Konkan:
One activity which leads to increased pressure and heat in that region:
How is sand that flows in a river formed? Collect some information about where the sand comes from.
How are Metamorphic rocks formed?
What leads to the development of sedimentary rocks?
Metamorphic rocks are brittle and lightweight.
Metamorphic rocks do not contain fossils.
Sedimentary rocks are generally heavy weight.
One can easily see layers in the sedimentary rocks.
Most of the hill forts in Maharashtra do not have lakes or elephant yards.
Which types of rocks are predominantly found at the following locations?
(1) Central Maharashtra
(2) South Konkan
(3) Vidarbha
(1) Central Maharashtra
(2) South Konkan
(3) Vidarbha
Igneous and metamorphic rocks
Sedimentary and metamorphic rocks
Igneous and sedimentary rocks
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