Q3 of 18 Page 10

Match the following.































(i) Core



(a) Earth’s surface



(ii) Minerals



(b) Used for roads and buildings



(iii) Rocks



(c) Made of silicon and alumina



(iv) Clay



(d) Has definite chemical composition



(v) Sial



(e) Innermost layer




(f) Changes into slate




(g) Process of transformation of the rock


(i) Core (e) Innermost layer


Core is the innermost layer of the earth.


(ii) Minerals (d) Has definite chemical composition


Minerals are naturally occurring substances which have certain physical properties and definite chemical composition.


(iii) Rocks (b) Used for roads and buildings


Rocks are commonly used for the construction of roads and buildings.


(iv) Clay (f) Changes into slate


Under great heat and pressure, clay transforms to slate (a metamorphic rock).


(v) Sail (a) Earth’s surface


Sail is composed of silica and alumina that is found on the surface of the earth.


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