5th Grade Science 5.7A Vocabulary Quiz

What is the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

• Volcanic eruption

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Tectonic plate movement

Which of the following is an example of chemical weathering?

• Erosion by wind

• Rusting of iron

• Melting of ice

• Formation of mountains

What is the movement of weathered rock and soil?

• Evaporation

• Freezing

• Erosion

• Condensation

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What is the process of dropping or depositing sediment in a new location?

• Erosion

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Sedimentation

How are fossil fuels formed?

• By volcanic eruptions

• From the remains of ancient plants and animals

• From outer space

• Through chemical reactions in the ocean

What type of rock is formed from the accumulation and compression of sediment?

• Igneous rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Sedimentary rock

• Volcanic rock

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What is the main cause of erosion?

• Alien invasion

• Human activities such as deforestation and construction

• Natural forces such as water, wind, and ice

• Volcanic eruptions

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What type of weathering occurs when water gets into the cracks of rocks and freezes?

• Rain weathering

• Wind weathering

• Sun weathering

• Frost weathering

What is the process of layering and compacting sediment to form rock?

• evaporation

• cementation

• sublimation

• erosion

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Which of the following is an example of deposition?

• Sediment settling at the bottom of a river

• Water turning into steam

• A rock breaking into smaller pieces

• A tree growing taller