Student Questions

Which among the following rock is formed by metamorphosis of sandstone A) Slate B) Quartzite C) Minerals D) Wood E) None of these

question_answer Which among the following is a non-metallic mineral? A) Mica B) Aluminium C) Iron D) Copper E) None of these

____ is a kind of sedimentary rock that is made of plant remains buried under the earth. A) Sandstone B) Coal C) Limestone D) Obsidian E) None of these

Name an igneous rock which is smooth, glassy and used in making jewellery. A) Granite B) Marble C) Obsidian D) Shale E) None of these

____ is porous and formed from lava. A) Sandstone B) Pumice C) Granite D) Obsidian E) None of these

bout 95% of earth?s crust is made up of which rocks? A) Sedimentary rocks B) Igneous rocks C) Metamorphic rocks D) All the above E) None of these

Soil erosion can be prevented by: A) Terrace farming B) Afforestation C) Building bunds D) All the above

When the earth day is celebrated? A) 24 April B) 5 June C) 22 April D) 29 June E) None of these

Match the following: Column A Column B i. Soil erosion A. Afforestation ii. Bunds B. Deforestation iii. Planting more trees C. Loss of fertile soil iv. Cutting down trees D. Tall mud walls A) (i - C), (ii - A), (iii - D), (iv - B) B) (i - C), (ii - D), (iii - A), (iv - B) C) (i - D), (ii - C), (iii - B), (iv - A) D) (i - B), (ii - D), (iii - C), (iv - A)

Tall mud walls built on the sides of the rivers, to conserve soil are called: A) Valleys B) Terraces C) Bunds D) Bushes E) None of these

question_answer Which among the following factors is not responsible for soil erosion? A) Ploughing of hill slopes B) Overgrazing by catties C) Floods D)None of these

Most believe camouflage is blending into one's environment but brightly colored macaws still survive in the rainforest. How does the macaws bright plumage help in hiding?

Which if the following is the correct mirror image of the letter N ?

Which one of the following statements is correct about wind? A) (a) Wind is produced due to uneven heating on the earth by the sun B) (b) Wind is produced due to even heating on the earth by the sun C) (c) Sun does not effect wind on earth D) (d) Both A and B E) (e) None of these

Which one of the following are causes of drought? A) (a) Less rainfall B) (b) High temperature C) (c) Dry winds D) (d) All of these E) (e) None of these

Earthquakes are measured on A) (a) Ruler B) (b) Barometer C) (c) Richter scale D) (d) All of these E) (e) None of these

question_answer The upper layer of the earth is made of A) (a) Core B) (b) Tectonic plates C) (c) Magma D) (d) Fire E) (e) None of these

A large part of forest was cleared by burning. What it will happen to the area? A) Soil erosion will increase B) Soil erosion will decrease C) Wild life will increase D) More vegetation will grow

Building blocks of rocks are A) Sand B) Pebbles C) Stone D) Minerals

Which of the following rock sample may contain fossils A) Obsidian B) Pumice C) Granite D) Limestone