Rocks and Minerals
Geography ⇒ Physical Geography
Rocks and Minerals starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the difference between a rock and a mineral.
Describe the process of lithification in sedimentary rock formation.
Describe the process of metamorphism and give an example of a metamorphic rock formed from limestone.
Describe the role of plate tectonics in the formation of metamorphic rocks.
Explain how weathering contributes to the formation of soil from rocks.
Explain the economic importance of minerals in India.
Explain the environmental impacts of mining minerals in India.
Explain the rock cycle and describe how one type of rock can change into another.
Explain why metamorphic rocks are often harder than their parent rocks.
Name the mineral that is used as an insulator in the electrical industry.
Name the process by which sedimentary rocks are transformed into metamorphic rocks.
Name two examples each of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks found in India.
What is the main difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?
