Sedimentary Rocks Quiz

According to the video, what is the process called when rocks get worn down by wind, rain, or ice?

• Volcanism

• Deposition

• Erosion

• None of the above

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Which type of sedimentary rock is formed from pieces of sand?

• Conglomerate

• Sandstone

• Siltstone

• None of the above

What type of sedimentary rock is formed from compacted and hardened clay?

• Shale

• Conglomerate

• Sandstone

• Ice

What is limestone formed from?

• Jagged sediments

• Compacted and hardened clay

• Pieces of sand

• Crystal forms of calcium carbonate

How are some sedimentary rocks formed through chemical processes?

• By evaporation of water

• By weathering

• By volcanic activity

• by looking at them

What is the resulting rock called when a living thing's remains settle into the other layers of sedimentary rock?

• Sandstone

• Limestone

• Fossil

• Environment

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Compact means:

• Conglomerate

• Sandstone

• to press together

• none of these

What is the process called when minerals dissolve in water and clump together to form sedimentary rock?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Evaporation

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What is the definition of a fossil?

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What does "Observe" mean according to our glossary?

• to figure something out based on observations and what you already know

• to use any of the five senses to gather information about something

• something that scientists make to answer questions about the real world

• None of the above

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