
Sedimentary Rocks Quiz

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12th Grade
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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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