Rocks and Minerals - Class 2 Science - New St. Mery English School

This chapter explains what rocks are, how they are formed, and the different types of rocks we see around us. Students will also learn what minerals are and why they are important in our daily life. The explanation is simple, clear, and perfect for young learners, teachers, and parents looking for easy science notes for Class 2.

Rocks and Minerals - Class 2 Science - New St. Mery English School

What are Rocks?

Ans:- Rocks are hard, solid materials that are found on the Earth.They are all around us - on the ground, in mountains, in gardens, and even under the soil.

How many types of rocks?

Ans:- There are two types of Rocks

1- Hard Rocks

2- Soft Rocks

What are Hard Rocks? Give example.

Ans:- Rocks that are very strong and cannot be easily broken are called Hard Rocks.

Ex:- Marble, Granite, Sand stone etc

What are Soft Rocks?

Ans:- Those rocks which can be easily broken, cut, or scratched are called Soft Rocks.

Ex:- Chalk, Slate, Coal

What is Marble?

Ans:- Marble is a hard rock that is used to make statues, buildings and floor tiles. It comes in many colours like pink, grey, black, brown, green, red and white.

Write a monument that is made of white marbles.

Taj Mahal

What is Granite?

Ans:- Granite is a hard rock that is used to make buildings, kitchen slabs, floor tiles and statues. It comes in many colours like black, grey, pink and white etc

What is Sand stone?

Ans:- Sand stone is a hard rock that is used to make building. It comes in many colours like red, brown and yellow.

What is chalk?

Ans:- Chalk is a soft rock that is used to make chalks to write on blackboard.

What is Slate?

Ans:- Slate is a soft rock that is used to make roofs of houses and blackboard.

What is Coal?

Ans:- Coal is a soft black rock that is used as a fuel.

What are Minerals?

Ans:- The solid substances which are present naturally in the rocks are called minerals.

Ex:- China clay, quartz, talc, graphite, silica, sand and gemstones

What is talc?