Science Chapter 6: Earth and Water

Which of these would you use to measure wind speed?

• rain gauge
• thermometer
• anemometer
• hygrometer

Melted rocks that cool and harden are called

• sedimentary rocks
• igneous rocks
• quartz
• metamorphic rocks

What process would most likely affect rocks in a dry desert climate?

• erosion by water
• weathering by rocks
• weathering by water
• erosion by wind

Which is a way that valleys form?

• a river cuts through rock
• blocks of rock are pushed up
• ocean waves move sand
• lava cools and hardens

Rocks that have been changed by heat and pressure are called

• igneous rocks
• metamorphic rocks
• minerals
• sedimentary rocks

Which type of soil breaks down to provide resources for making new soil?

• topsoil
• bedrock
• subsoil
• compost

At what stage of the water cycle does some precipitation seep into the ground?

• evaporation
• condensation
• precipitation
• storage

All rocks contain one or more

• patterns
• sediments
• minerals
• shells

You find a light-colored mineral. Which properties are best for helping you identify it?

• shape and color
• texture and size
• color and luster
• hardness and streak

Where are fossils often found?

• in sedimentary rock
• in topsoil
• in metamorphic rock
• in igneous rock