Rocks and Weathering

Which kind of rock is formed when lava or magma cools?

• sedimentary
• igneous
• mineral
• metamorphic

Which kind of rock is formed when layers of loose rock and debris settle at the bottom of a body of water and are cemented together?

• sedimentary
• igneous
• mineral
• metamorphic

Which kind of rock forms from being under intense heat and pressure?

• sedimentary
• igneous
• minerals
• metamorphic

Which type of rock is most likely to contain fossils?

• sedimentary
• igneous
• mineral
• metamorphic

Which type of rock is most likely to be found near a volcano?

• sedimentary
• igneous
• mineral
• metamorphic

Which type of rock is most likely to be found near an ancient riverbed?

• sedimentary
• igneous
• mineral
• metamorphic

By studying rocks, scientists can learn _______________.

• This size of the Earth
• How much water is on the Earth
• The age of the Earth
• The mass of the Earth

The process of breaking down rock into smaller pieces is called _____________.

• erosion
• oxidation
• cementation
• weathering

The process of moving broken down rock from one place to another is called __________.

• erosion
• lithification
• weathering
• deposition

Which of these is NOT an agent of mechanical weathering?

• wind
• rain
• oxidation
• ice wedging