Match the following:

1. SIMA – (c) Oceanic crust

Silica and Magnesium are the minerals that are commonly found in the Oceanic Crust, hence this layer is also known as SIMA.

2. Sandstone- yellow soil

• Sandstone – Sedimentary Rock

Sandstone are a type of mechanically formed sedimentary rocks, built up by fragments of pre-existing rocks that have been produced by the processes of weathering and erosion.

3. Epicentre- earthquake

Epicentre is a term associated with the Earthquake. The point on the Earth’s surface vertically above the origin point of the Earthquake is called the Epicentre.

4. Geyser- Underground water

Geysers are a type of spring, where the underground water surfaces, or comes out naturally. Geysers throw a jet of hot water and stream into the air at regular or irregular intervals.

5. Loess- Sedimentary rock

• Loess – Yellow Soil

Loess are a kind of depositional landform formed with the action of wind in arid and dry regions. These are the sand particles found beyond the borders of deserts. A major example is the yellow soil in China.