Earth Science Review

A student wants to model the formation of sedimentary rock.  What will the student need?

• Sediments and pressure
• Sediments floating in water
• Sediments heated in water
• Sediments dissolved by the sun

The layers of sedimentary rock were found in this order beneath the ground.  Which layer formed first?

• Layer A
• Layer B
• Layer C
• Layer A, B, and C were formed at the same time.

Which two processes contributed to the formation of sedimentary rocks?

• Compaction and Melting
• Cementation and Molding
• Compaction and Cementation
• Molding and Melting

A hill of sand formed by the deposition of sand by the wind.

• Delta
• Sand dune
• Canyon
• Landslide

A large, flat area of land at the mouth of a river formed by the deposition of sediments.

• Canyon
• Erosion
• Landslide
• Delta

Occurs when gravity pulls down some of the land on the slope of a hill.

• Landslide
• Weathering
• Deposition
• Sand dune

The process by which materials that have been eroded are dropped in a new place.

• Weathering
• Erosion
• Deposition
• All of the above

The movement of weathered particles by water, wind, or ice.

• Weathering
• Erosion
• Deposition
• All of the above

The breaking down of rock on the surface of the Earth, usually by the force of water, wind or ice.

• Weathering
• Erosion
• Deposition
• Landform

Earthquakes, volcanoes, and landslides cause sudden changes to Earth's surface?

• True
• False