Earth Science State Test Review

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What are the 3 major types of rocks?

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Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary

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A rock formed from fragments of other rocks is a(n): Metamorphic Rock, Sedimentary Rock, Extrusive Rock, Igneous Rock

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Sedimentary Rock

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If heat and pressure inside the Earth cause a rock to melt, the material that formed would be

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Magma

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You find a rock in which the grains are arranged in parallel bands of white and black crystals. The rock is probably a(n):

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Metamorphic rock

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What is the correct label for Letter D? Options: Sediments, Weathering and Erosion, Metamorphic Rocks, Sedimentary Rocks

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Weathering and Erosion

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What is the correct label for Letter C? Options: Sediments, Weathering and Erosion, Metamorphic Rocks, Sedimentary Rocks

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Sedimentary Rocks

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Correct label for Letter B? Options: Sediments, Weathering and Erosion, Metamorphic Rocks, Sedimentary Rocks

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Metamorphic Rocks

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In which kind of rock do we usually find a fossil?

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sedimentary rock

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Organisms D and C clearly lived in an aquatic (water) environment. Organism A does not look like it lived in the water. What is the most likely explanation for this?

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The environment changed over a long period of time. It used to be under water, but is not anymore.

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When did fossil A become extinct? Options: Layer 1, Layer 2, Layer 3, Layer 4

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Layer 3