Sedimentary Rock/Fossil Fuels/Alternative Energy

This diagram models the process of ____________________ leading to the formation of sedimentary rock.

• cementation
• compaction
• erosion
• weathering

Pieces of rock and soil are moved from one place to another.

• weathering
• erosion
• deposition
• compaction

Coal and _______________are classified as non-renewable resources.

• wind
• wood
• corn oil
• petroleum

________________________ occur on the ocean floor and on land.

• tsunamis 
• floods
• earthquakes
• hurricanes 

Wind is a ___________________ resource caused by the uneven heating of Earth's surface.

• renewable
• nonrenewable
• fossil fuel

What type of soil would most likely stop water from reaching the deepest roots of plants?

• clay
• sand
• loam
• silt

Which type of soil  lets water drain through it easily?

• loam
• silt
• sand
• clay

Sight 1, layer B was most likely formed in which of these environments?

• tundra 
• forest
• desert
• ocean

Sight 1, layer F was most likely formed in which of these environments?

• tundra 
• forest
• desert
• ocean

We use _______________ energy sources because they cause less harm to the environment.

• fossil fuel
• alternative
• oil
• non-renewable