Science TEKS 5.9D Quiz

What are fossils?

• Rocks formed from volcanic eruptions

• Remains or traces of ancient organisms preserved in the Earth's crust

• Artifacts left behind by aliens

• Fossils are mythical creatures

How are sedimentary rocks formed?

• Evaporation of seawater

• Freezing of water in rivers

• Volcanic eruption and cooling of lava

• Deposition, compaction, and cementation of sediments

What is erosion?

• The process of creating new landforms by the action of wind, water, or ice.

• The process of wearing away or breaking down of rocks and soil by the action of wind, water, or ice.

• The process of solidifying rocks and soil by the action of wind, water, or ice.

• The process of building up rocks and soil by the action of wind, water, or ice.

What is deposition?

• The process of removing material from a landform or landmass.

• The process in which material is added to a landform or landmass.

• The process of changing a gas directly into a solid without passing through the liquid state.

• The process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller particles.

What is weathering?

• The process of creating new rocks and materials on the Earth's surface

• The study of the atmosphere and its phenomena

• The movement of air and water around the Earth

• The process of breaking down and wearing away rocks and other materials on the Earth's surface.

Which of the following is an example of a fossil?

• Dinosaur bone

• Rubber tire

• Pine cone

• Plastic bottle

What type of rock is formed from the remains of living things?

• Volcanic rocks

• Sedimentary rocks

• Igneous rocks

• Metamorphic rocks

Which of the following is a result of erosion?

• Formation of canyons and valleys

• Creation of new species of plants

• Increase in soil fertility

• Formation of mountains and plateaus

What causes weathering of rocks?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Human activities

• Animal migration

• Weather effects such as rain, wind, and temperature changes

How does deposition contribute to the formation of sedimentary rocks?

• By allowing sediments to settle and accumulate, which can then become compacted and cemented to form sedimentary rocks.

• By melting existing rocks and forming new minerals

• By creating volcanic activity and igneous rocks

• By causing erosion and weathering of existing rocks