Exercise 1

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Questions from Exercise 1 with Hints & Solutions

MEDIUM
7th CBSE
IMPORTANT

When this molten lava comes on the earth’s surface, it rapidly cools down and becomes solid. Rocks formed in such a way on the crust are called extrusive igneous rocks.What is the name of the other classification of the igneous rocks?
 

MEDIUM
7th CBSE
IMPORTANT

Igneous and sedimentary rocks can change into metamorphic rocks under great heat and pressure. 
Which of the given rocks is metamorphic rock obtained from clay?

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7th CBSE
IMPORTANT

The mantle forms _____ percent of the volume of the earth.

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7th CBSE
IMPORTANT

The uppermost layer over the earth’s surface is called the crust. It is the thinnest of all the layers. It is about 35 km. on the continental masses and only 5 km. on the ocean floors. 

What is the difference between the two above-given layers ?

MEDIUM
7th CBSE
IMPORTANT

Describe the process of transformation of the rock from one to another with the help of well labelled diagram.