Beach and Rock Formation Quiz

What is sediment made of?

• Large boulders

• Small bits of rock such as sand and pebbles

• Metal

• Wood

Where do layers of sediment usually build up?

• On mountains

• In the sky

• In low places with water, like a lake or the ocean

• On trees

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What can geologists tell once they know how a rock was formed?

• The color of the rock

• The type of rock it is

• The age of the rock

• The weight of the rock

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What is the appearance of some rocks on the beach?

• Smooth and round

• Transparent and smooth

• Metallic and shiny

• Soft and fluffy

What is the weather like in the described scene on the beach?

• Rainy

• Sunny

• Snowy

• Cloudy

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What type of rock is shown in the image?

• Igneous rock

• Sedimentary rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Volcanic rock

How does magma become igneous rock?

• By melting

• By cooling and hardening

• By evaporating

• By dissolving

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Where can liquid magma be found before it cools?

• On the ocean floor

• Underground

• In the atmosphere

• In rivers

What can cause magma to be expelled onto the Earth's surface?

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic activity

• Tidal waves

• Wind erosion

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What happens to layers of sediment over time?

• They dissolve

• They compact and form new rock layers

• They float away

• They evaporate

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