Rock n Roll Quiz

What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

• Erosion moves rocks

• Weathering moves rocks

• Erosion breaks down rocks but doesn't move them

• Weathering moves rocks without breaking them

How is erosion different from weathering?

• Erosion is a slower process

• Erosion always occurs at the same speed as weathering

• Erosion breaks rocks and weathering moves rocks

• Erosion moves rocks and weathering breaks rocks.

Which category should a rock with fossils be categorized as?

• Igneous

• Granite

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

What natural forces cause rocks to change into metamorphic rocks?

• pressure and erosion in the layers above the rock

• pressure and weathering in the layers above the rock

• heat and pressure

• transportation and heat in the layers below the rock

What is the streak of a mineral?

• scratching another mineral

• the color of fine powder of the mineral

• the way the mineral's surface reflects light

• the way it forms faces when it is broken

What is an observation of a rock?

• This rock was probably formed millions of years ago

• Some sedimentary rocks contain fossils

• The rock has red and yellow colored bands.

• The rock appears to be limestone

The breaking down of the rock in this image is an example of

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

The sand being taken away is an example of

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

The sediments building up at the mouth of this river is an example of

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

What physical property is being tested?

• color

• hardness

• streak color

• cleavage