General Knowledge :: Lithosphere
- Moon shaped sand-dunes, formed by wind action are called ________
- A landscape which is caused due to the fissure in the earth along which one side has moved down with reference to the other is known as?
- The soil formed by wind dust in and around hot deserts is called
- One of the following is not the result of underground water action
- Which of the following is a typical feature of volcanic eruption?
- A V-shaped valley is a feature produced by ________
- A valley with steep, parallel walls along the faultlines, formed by the subsidence of a part of earth's crust is known as ________
- The average elevation of Tibetan Plateau above sea level is ________
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Consider the following statements:
1. The acid lava usually melts at a relatively higher temperature as compared to basic (basaltic) lava.
2. The acid lava solidifies into glass-like sheets and the basaltic lava solidifies into rough surfaces.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? -
Consider the following statements about rocks:
1. Shale becomes slate through metamorphosis.
2. Shale is converted to slate when it is subjected to tremendous pressure and high temperature.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?