Earth Materials

How does a Sedimentary Rock form?

• in layers with sediments

• in the core of the earth

• when magma cools

• when meteors fall to the earth

How do fossils help us learn about the environment around us?

• They teach us about the Earth's crust.

• They teach us about the formation of rocks.

• They teach us about the formation on rocks.

• They teach about the kinds of plants and animals that once lived in the area.

Which natural disaster has large amounts of water that overflows onto land that is dry?

• landslides

• mudslides

• floods

• tsunamis

Which rocks are formed when magma cools and hardens?

• igneous rocks

• metamorphic rocks

• sedimentary rocks

• molten rocks

Which natural disaster happens when the earth moves inside the earth?

• drought

• earthquakes

• floods

• landslides

What natural disasters can a tsunami cause?

• earthquakes

• underwater volcanic eruptions

• landslides

• All of the above

How are metamorphic rocks formed?

• melted rocks that has cooled and hardened

• pieces of sediments that have been pressed together.

• rocks and minerals that have been changed over time

What two things would you need in case of a flood in your area?

• hammer and nails

• bottled water and flashlights

• sleeping bags and pillows

Which is NOT a type of fossil?

• an imprint of a leaf

• a sediment of rock

• a cast of a footprint

• an insect in an amber stone

What is true about ALL minerals?

• They have the same texture.

• They are based on the same color only.

• They can be identified by their properties.