Lithosphere - Section 1

16:  

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

A.

Slate, Shale, Schist

B.

Shale, Schist, Slate

C.

Slate, Schist, Shale

D.

Shale, Slate, Schist

 
 

Option: D

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17:  

The formation of Extrusive rocks takes place

A.

By solidification of magma above the earth's surface

B.

Due to excessive pressure at great depths

C.

By deposition of magma at a great depth

D.

At an intermediate depth by transformation

 
 

Option: A

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18:  

Terra Rossa which typically develops in terrains is composed of

A.

Limestone

B.

Syenite

C.

Granite

D.

Red sandstone

 
 

Option: A

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19:  

Which is the metamorphic equivalent of sandstone?

A.

Graphite

B.

Gneiss

C.

Schist

D.

Quartzite

 
 

Option: D

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20:  

Which of the following pairs is incorrect?

A.

Gneiss - Metamorphic

B.

Rock Salt - Sedimentary

C.

Dolerite – Igneous

D.

Dolomite - Igneous

 
 

Option: D

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