Sedimentary Rocks Quiz

Sedimentary Rocks Quiz

12th Grade

39 Qs

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Sedimentary Rocks Quiz

Sedimentary Rocks Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

Geography

12th Grade

Easy

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39 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are sediments derived from?

Only igneous rocks

Only metamorphic rocks

Igneous, metamorphic, and existing sedimentary rocks

Biological material only

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What process leads to the formation of sedimentary rocks after sediments are formed?

Melting and solidification

Compaction and cementation

Sublimation and deposition

Erosion and deposition

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the Earth's crust is composed of sedimentary rocks?

About 50%

About 75%

About 25%

About 90%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is studying sedimentary rocks important?

They are only used for construction materials

They help in understanding Earth's history, climate, and past environments

They are the most abundant rocks on the planet

They contain no fossils

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT one of the four steps in generating sedimentary rocks?

Weathering

Transportation

Subduction

Deposition

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is lithification in the context of sedimentary rock formation?

The process of rock melting

The process of sediment erosion

The process of transforming loose sediments into solid rock

The process of sediment transportation

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which minerals are commonly involved in cementing sediments together?

Diamond, ruby, and sapphire

Calcite, silica, and iron oxides

Quartz, feldspar, and mica

Gold, silver, and platinum

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