Rocky Outcrops Quiz

What are rocky outcrops?

• Natural sculptures carved by the forces of nature over time

• Man-made structures used for climbing

• Fossils found within rock layers

• Tools used by geologists to study the Earth

What might you find embedded in rocks if you look closely?

• Crystals

• Fossil

• Minerals

• Water

What do layers of rocks in a rock layer tell us?

• They indicate the direction of the wind

• They tell a story like pages in a history book

• They show the different types of minerals in the area

• They are used to determine the age of the Earth

What is compacted together to form what we call sedimentary rock?

• Water and air

• Sand and clay

• Particles of dirt and minerals

• Leaves and organic matter

What is the role of a geologist?

• To create sculptures from rocks

• To study rock layers and the Earth's features

• To collect fossils for museums

• To predict the weather by examining rocks

What are special tools used by geologists for?

• To carve out fossils from rocks

• To build models of the Earth's surface

• To analyze rocks and understand how the Earth has changed over millions of years

• To measure the height of rocky outcrops

What is an inference?

• A fact proven by scientists

• A direct observation

• A conclusion based on evidence and reasoning

• A random guess

What does an observation involve?

• Guessing about past events

• Using senses to gather information

• Making a hypothesis

• Proving a theory

Why are rocky outcrops important for geologists?

• They provide a place to rest

• They contain valuable minerals

• They expose layers of rock that can be studied

• They are rare and beautiful

What type of rock is this?

• Igneous

• Sediments

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary