{"id":6493,"date":"2024-04-15T02:29:33","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T02:29:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=6493"},"modified":"2024-04-15T02:29:33","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T02:29:33","slug":"laterite-is-a-an-a-volcanic-rock-b-argillaceous-rock-c-calcareous-rock-d-siliceous-rock","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/laterite-is-a-an-a-volcanic-rock-b-argillaceous-rock-c-calcareous-rock-d-siliceous-rock\/","title":{"rendered":"Laterite is a\/an A. Volcanic rock B. Argillaceous rock C. Calcareous rock D. Siliceous rock"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\r\n    <!-- Check if it's an AMP page -->\r\n            <!-- Non-AMP version -->\r\n        <div class=\"mcq-container\" data-quiz-id=\"quizState_6a9c9955cf6b2\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option1\" data-is-correct=\"true\">\r\n                    Volcanic rock                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option2\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Argillaceous rock                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option3\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Calcareous rock                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option4\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Siliceous rock                <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n            <!-- Feedback messages for non-AMP -->\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"wrong\">Answer is Right!<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"right\">Answer is Wrong!<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <script>\r\n        document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function () {\r\n            var containers = document.querySelectorAll('.mcq-container');\r\n\r\n            containers.forEach(function(container) {\r\n                var options = container.querySelectorAll('.option');\r\n                var feedbackSelect = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"select\"]');\r\n                var feedbackWrong = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"wrong\"]');\r\n                var feedbackRight = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"right\"]');\r\n\r\n                options.forEach(function(option) {\r\n                    option.addEventListener('click', function() {\r\n                        var selectedOption = option.getAttribute('data-option-key');\r\n                        var isCorrect = option.getAttribute('data-is-correct') === 'true';\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Remove previous selections\r\n                        options.forEach(function(opt) {\r\n                            opt.classList.remove('correct', 'incorrect');\r\n                        });\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Add the correct\/incorrect class\r\n                        if (isCorrect) {\r\n                            option.classList.add('correct');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = false;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = true;\r\n                        } else {\r\n                            option.classList.add('incorrect');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = true;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = false;\r\n                        }\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Hide select feedback\r\n                        feedbackSelect.hidden = true;\r\n                    });\r\n                });\r\n            });\r\n        });\r\n        <\/script>\r\n    \r\n    <!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is A. Volcanic rock.<\/p>\n<p>Laterite is a type of soil that is formed from the weathering of other rocks, particularly basalt. It is rich <div class=\"youtube-subscribe-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCNHT8lW-JmLC68rjBfZhdkg?sub_confirmation=1\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"youtube-subscribe-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"youtube-icon\">\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\">\r\n                    <path d=\"M549.7 124.1c-6.3-23.7-24.8-42.3-48.3-48.6C458.8 64 288 64 288 64S117.2 64 74.6 75.5c-23.5 6.3-42 24.9-48.3 48.6-11.4 42.9-11.4 132.3-11.4 132.3s0 89.4 11.4 132.3c6.3 23.7 24.8 41.5 48.3 47.8C117.2 448 288 448 288 448s170.8 0 213.4-11.5c23.5-6.3 42-24.2 48.3-47.8 11.4-42.9 11.4-132.3 11.4-132.3s0-89.4-11.4-132.3zm-317.5 213.5V175.2l142.7 81.2-142.7 81.2z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            Subscribe on YouTube\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div> in iron and aluminum oxides, and is often red or yellow in color. Laterite is found in tropical and subtropical regions, where it is formed by the intense heat and rainfall.<\/p>\n<p>Volcanic rocks are formed when magma or lava cools and solidifies. They are typically composed of igneous minerals, such as quartz, feldspar, and olivine. Volcanic rocks can be classified into two main types: intrusive and extrusive. Intrusive rocks are formed when magma cools and solidifies beneath the Earth&#8217;s surface. 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Argillaceous rocks are typically soft and easily eroded. They are found in a variety of colors, including red, brown, and gray.<\/p>\n<p>Calcareous rocks are formed from the accumulation of calcium carbonate. They are typically composed of limestone, dolomite, and chalk. Calcareous rocks are often white or light gray in color. They are found in a variety of sedimentary environments, including reefs, lagoons, and tidal flats.<\/p>\n<p>Siliceous rocks are formed from the accumulation of silica. They are typically composed of quartz, feldspar, and other silicate minerals. Siliceous rocks are often hard and resistant to erosion. 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