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What type of rock is pumice? Why is it a porous rock?

Important Questions on Rocks And Minerals

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EXPANDED Universal Science 5.>Chapter 11 - Rocks And Minerals>TRACK YOUR PROGRESS>Q 1

Who am I?

I am a very light and porous rock. 

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EXPANDED Universal Science 5.>Chapter 11 - Rocks And Minerals>ASSESSMENT ZONE>Q B
Anthracite forms the largest portion of the world's coal reserve.
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EXPANDED Universal Science 5.>Chapter 11 - Rocks And Minerals>ASSESSMENT ZONE>Q C

Unscramble the word to find the name of the rock.

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EXPANDED Universal Science 5.>Chapter 11 - Rocks And Minerals>ASSESSMENT ZONE>Q E
Why is lignite more useful than peat?
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EXPANDED Universal Science 5.>Chapter 11 - Rocks And Minerals>ASSESSMENT ZONE>Q F
Differentiate between metamorphic and igneous rocks based on the way they are formed.
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EXPANDED Universal Science 5.>Chapter 11 - Rocks And Minerals>ASSESSMENT ZONE>Q F
Write the process of the formation of coals.
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EXPANDED Universal Science 5.>Chapter 11 - Rocks And Minerals>ASSESSMENT ZONE>Q F
Some foot scrubbers that are made from an igneous rock called pumice can float on water. Explain.
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EXPANDED Universal Science 5.>Chapter 11 - Rocks And Minerals>ASSESSMENT ZONE>Q F
Design a house for yourself. Give details of the types of rocks you would use in the construction of its various parts-floor, walls, etc.