"Rocks on the Beach" Article Questions

What are some characteristics of rocks found on the beach?

• Smooth and round

• Rough and jagged

• Pink and brown

• All of the above

How do geologists determine the type of rock?

• By its color

• By its shape

• By studying its formation

• By its size

What is the process called when loose sediment is compacted and held together by minerals?

• Cementation

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Deposition

What type of rock is formed from sediment?

• Igneous rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Sedimentary rock

• Volcanic rock

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Where does loose sediment usually move downhill into?

• Mountains

• Deserts

• Lakes or the ocean

• Caves

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What creates a 'glue' that holds compacted sediment together?

• Water

• Minerals

• Air

• Heat

What type of rock is formed from cooled magma?

• Sedimentary rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Igneous rock

• Volcanic rock

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Where can magma cool and harden into new rocks?

• Underground

• Mountaintops

• Caves

• Deserts

What are rocks made from cooled magma called?

• Sedimentary rocks

• Metamorphic rocks

• Igneous rocks

• Volcanic rocks

What are some characteristics of sedimentary rocks?

• Smooth and round

• Rough and jagged

• Pink and brown

• All of the above