Rocks and Minerals
Rocks and Minerals: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Taj Mahal, Rock, Granite, Minerals, Sapphire, Limestone, Quartz, Sedimentary Rocks, Igneous Rocks, Metamorphic Rocks, Rocks and Minerals, Shale, Pumice, Uluru, Corundum, Mohs Scale, Emery and, Classifications of Rocks
Important Questions on Rocks and Minerals
Explain the formation of pumice rock.
Limestone is an example of _____ rocks.(Sedimentary/Metamorphic)
What is shale rock? How is it formed?
Mohs scale is a measure of which quantity?
Uluru is also known as Annas Rock.
The colour of sapphire is usually blue. Explain the reason behind it.
The chemical composition of corundum is .
What is the composition of corundum?
Limestone is found in metamorphic rocks.
List few uses of limestone.
Give the names of three major types of rocks.
Name some minerals that are found on the earth.
Emery is also called Corundite.
Emery is a rock that is formed from the mineral corundum, while sand is usually formed from quartz. Both types of rocks are used for polishing and smoothing, often by sand paper and emery paper. Which of the following is more efficient at polishing a hard surface?
Any remains of animals and plants are fossilized. This photograph shows a fossilized dinosaur footprint. What else can rock tells us about the Earth earlier in its history?
When rock is subjected to the extreme temperatures and pressures that are found deep in the Earth, it changes form. As a result, the same constituents that are found on the Earth's surface are transformed into new types of rock. These rocks are uncut diamonds, and they are made from carbon, which is a common element found in rocks. When they are cut, they will command a high price. What makes them expensive?
