Q. Which of the following term is used for the ‘Science of Rocks’?

[A] Pedology

[B] Cartology

[C] Petrology

[D] Mineralogy

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Petrology is science of rocks. A petrologist studies rocks in all their aspects viz., mineral composition, texture, structure, origin, occurrence, alteration and relationship with other rocks.
  • The earth’s crust is composed of rocks. A rock is an aggregate of one or more minerals.
  • Rock may be hard or soft and in varied colours.
  • For example, granite is hard, soapstone is soft. Gabbro is black and quartzite can be milky white.
  • Rocks do not have definite composition of mineral constituents.
  • Feldspar and quartz are the most common minerals found in rocks.

Source: NCERT Class 11

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