Sedimentary Rocks Quiz

What are sedimentary rocks like the sandstone formation in Glen Canyon, Utah, made from?

• Large boulders

• Tiny bits of sediment

• Organic matter

• Volcanic ash

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How is sediment created?

• Through solidification of molten lava

• Through chemical reactions in the atmosphere

• Through weathering and erosion

• Through biological decomposition

What is an example of a structure made from sedimentary rock that is mostly shell fragments?

• The Eiffel Tower

• The Great Wall of China

• The Watchtowers of Castillo de San Marcos

• The Leaning Tower of Pisa

What helps cement the sediment together in sedimentary rocks?

• The cooling of the rock

• The drying of the rock

• Minerals that get mixed into the sediment

• The melting of the rock

What are some types of sedimentary rocks used for building?

• Granite and marble

• Limestone and sandstone

• Basalt and pumice

• Slate and quartzite

What can sedimentary rocks tell us about?

• The future climate changes

• Earth's past

• The composition of the atmosphere

• The types of animals currently living

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What is the name of the limestone fossil reef mentioned in the text?

• Rocky Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

• Guadalupe Peak

• Mount Everest

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How long ago did the Ichthyosaurus and its unborn babies perish according to the text?

• 66 million years ago

• 200 million years ago

• 100 million years ago

• 50 million years ago

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