Chapter 6- Earth's Building Blocks

What is the process that leads to the formation of sedimentary rocks?

• Tectonic plate movement
• Compaction and cementation
• Volcanic eruption
• Erosion

What are the different types of igneous rocks mentioned in the reading?

• Granite and Limestone
• Obsidian and Basalt
• Marble and Slate
• Sandstone and Mudstone

What are sedimentary rocks made of?

• Volcanic ash
• Magma
• Lava
• Sediments

What are the different types of sedimentary rocks mentioned in the reading?

• Granite and Limestone
• Obsidian and Basalt
• Marble and Slate
• Sandstone and Mudstone

What is the role of minerals in rock formation?

• To add texture
• To create heat
• To act as building blocks
• To provide color

Which type of igneous rock forms from magma that solidifies below Earth’s surface?

• Obsidian
• Granite
• Limestone
• Basalt

What is the role of fossils in some sedimentary rocks?

• To create heat
• To provide nutrients
• To provide evidence of past life
• To add color

What are some everyday uses of rocks mentioned in the reading?

• Food
• Construction materials
• Toys
• Electronics

What are sediments?

• Tiny bits of rock and sand combined with fragments of once-living things
• Magma
• Molten lava
• Volcanic ash

Which type of rock is often packed with the fossilized skeletons and shells of tiny ocean creatures?

• Basalt
• Limestone
• Obsidian
• Granite