Types of Rocks

Igneous rocks with lowest content of silica are known as

• A. MAFIC ROCKS

• B. FELSIC ROCKS

• C. PORPHYRY

• D. ULTRAMAFIC ROCKS

Erosion material of continuously growing mountain chain is known as

• A. MOLASSES

• B. FABRIC OF ROCKS

• C. BED OF ROCKS

• D. FOSSIL BED

Process of transformation of existing rocks is known as

• A. ABYSSALISM

• B. HYPABYSSAL

• C. METAMORPHISM

• D. SLOPE FAILURE

Three-dimensional orientation of Clastic Rocks is classified as

• A. FOSSIL BED

• B. FABRIC OF ROCKS

• C. BED OF ROCKS

• D. SEDIMENTS

Examples of submarine volcanic activities are

• A. BLUE SMOKERS

• B. BLACK SMOKERS

• C. WHITE SMOKERS

• D. YELLOW SMOKERS