Sedimentary Rocks/Fossil Fuels English

What is the first thing that happens in the process of fossil fuel formation?

• Organism dies

• Organism is buried under layers of sediments.

• Weathering

• Compaction

How many years does it take for fossil fuels to form?

• A day

• A thousand years

• A million years

• An entire week.

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These types of sedimentary rocks are formed by sand particles that are compacted and cemented together naturally.

• limestone

• sandstone

• conglomerate

• coal

These types of rocks are formed by pebbles that are naturally glued together.

• coal

• shale

• limestone

• conglomerate

These types of rocks are formed by sea shells or dead sea animals bones and shells.

• sandstone

• shale

• limestone

• conglomerate

These types of rocks are formed by particles of mud or clay that sink to the bottom of the river.

• shale

• conglomerate

• limestone

• coal

This type of sedimentary rock is a type of fossil fuel that is a solid and is made from plants that decompose in swamps.

• coal

• petroleum

• shale

• oil

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In addition to long periods of time, all of the following are necessary for the formation of fossil fuels EXCEPT –

• extreme heat

• organic matter

• volcanic eruption

• intense pressure

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What changes buried organic matter into fossil fuels?

• pollution

• oceans

• volcanoes

• heat and pressure

Several layers of sedimentary rock are illustrated. They are in the same order as when they first formed. Which layer formed first?

• Rock layer W

• Rock layer X

• Rock layer Y

• Rock layer Z

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