Earth Science CFA 1

When igneous rock is weathered it is broken down into?

• sedimentary rock

• granite

• sediment

• lava

Which of the following is NOT one of the three major types of rock?

• sedimentary

• igneous

• metamorphic

• cement

• all of these are rocks

Choose all of the following that are processes to FORM sedimentary rock.

• compaction and cementation

• weathering

• erosion

• melting

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Fragments that result from the breaking of rocks,minerals, and organic matter

• metamorphic

• igneous

• magma

• sediment

A sedimentary rock can become an igneous rock without changing first into a metamorphic rock.

• true

• false

Which process typically cause sedimentary rock to become metamorphic rock?

• melting and cooling

• pressure and melting

• weathering, erosion, and deposition

• heat and pressure

Cracks in rocks widen as water in them freezes and thaws. How does this affect the surface of the Earth?

• It reduces the rates of soil formation.

• It changes the chemical composition of the rocks.

• It exposes the rocks to increased rates of erosion and weathering.

• It limits the exposure of rocks to acid precipitation.

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Which of the following is NOT a process of chemical weathering?

• carbonation

• oxidation

• exfoliation

• acid precipitation

The process that transports rocks, soil and sediments to a different location is called

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

• depletion

What can cause the loss of soil that is not protected by plant cover?

• Chemical weathering

• Erosion by water or wind

• Mechanical weathering

• Too many organisms in the soil

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