5.7A

After weathering, erosion, and deposition break down solid rock into sediments, what processes must happen to form sandstone?

• precipitation and evaporation
• heat and pressure
• cooling and hardening
• compaction and cementation

Some students want to make a model to show the FIRST STEP in the formation of coal. Which of the following materials should the students use for the model? 

• metal minerals
• decaying plants
• atmospheric gases
• rocks

Which of the following is needed to form both fossil fuels and sedimentary rock?

• heat
• pressure
• wind
• rain

Sedimentary rocks form when broken bits of other rock are deposited and then –

• buried and squeezed and cemented together.
• melted by the heat of the Earth’s core.
• completely dissolved in salt water in the ocean.
• used by humans as a natural resource. 

What feature is the same in the formation of many sedimentary rocks and all fossil fuels? Many sedimentary rocks and all fossil fuels -

• require material to be buried and exposed to heat and pressure
• are made out of organic material that stores the Sun's energy
• form where there are frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity
• are produced high in the mountains where temperatures are low

Oil formation occurs where, millions of years ago, there were large oceans. This is because oceans have – 

• waves that are constantly moving.
• great numbers of microscopic organisms.
• currents that mix the water thoroughly.
• deep caverns where no light can reach.

What conditions in an ancient environment would make it suitable to the formation of fossil fuels? 

• Movement of surface water causing weathering of rock.
• Frequent volcanic eruptions and forest fires. 
• Extremes in high and low temperatures during the day. 
• Abundant plant life and rapid laying down of sediments.

Oil formation starts when organisms in the ocean die and then –

• get eaten by larger organisms that receive their energy. 
• are carried by currents all over the planet. 
• decay completely so that their matter is recycled.
• settle to the bottom and are buried in sediments.

How are Sedimentary Rocks formed?

• Cooling and Hardening
• Heat and Pressure
• Compacting and Cementing
• Melting

What are the 3 main fossil fuels?

• Coal, Oil, and Gasoline
• Coal, Oil, and Natural Gas
• Electricity, Gasoline, Petroleum
• Coal, Oil, Non-renewable Resources