Science Chapter 5 Quiz

a natural, solid, nonliving material made from one or more minerals.

• soil

• rock

• loam

• mineral

soil that contains a mixture of humus and mineral materials of sand, silt, and clay.

• soil

• rock

• loam

• mineral

the layer of loose material that covers Earth's land.

• soil

• rock

• loam

• mineral

natural, nonliving material that makes up rock.

• soil

• rock

• loam

• mineral

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

rock that forms when SEDIMENTS are pressed together and cemented.

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

rock that forms when existing rock is changed by HEAT and PRESSURE.

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

rock that forms when MELTED rock cools and hardens.

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

Melted rocks that cool and harden are called

• sedimentary rocks

• igneous rocks

• quartz

• metamorphic rocks

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Which is not a substance that all soil contains?

• clay

• air

• water

• humus

Which type of rock forms in layers?

• sedimentary

• igneous

• metamorphic

• bedrock

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4