5.7A Formation of Sedimentary Rocks Quiz

What is the process by which sediments are pressed together to form solid rocks?

• Deposition

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Compaction

Which process involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces by wind, water, or ice?

• Erosion

• Volcanic eruption

• Weathering

• Tectonic plate movement

What is the name of the process where sediments are carried and dropped in a new location?

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Evaporation

• Sublimation

Which process involves the squeezing of sediments under the weight of overlying rocks?

• deposition

• compaction

• weathering

• erosion

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

• Sedimentary rock

• Igneous rock

• Volcanic rock

• Metamorphic rock

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

• Metamorphic rock

• Igneous rock

• Volcanic rock

• Sedimentary rock