Physical Geology Review

The process through which rocks are broken down by physical, chemical, or biological processes.

• weathering
• erosion
• deposition

The movement of sediment or soil from one location to another, by the means of water, ice, or wind. 

• weathering
• erosion
• deposition

When particles carried by wind, water, or ice are deposited (dropped) in another location.

• weathering
• erosion
• deposition

When heat and pressure are applied to a rock, it becomes a _____________ rock.

• sedimentary
• metamorphic
• igneous

Fossils are most likely found in what type of rock?

• sedimentary
• metamorphic
• igneous

When molten rock cools, it becomes this type of rock.

• sedimentary
• metamorphic
• igneous

When a rock goes through compaction and cementation, it becomes this type of rock.

• sedimentary
• metamorphic
• igneous

The process that continually changes rocks into different types.

• rock cycle

• rock show

• rock changes

• rock and roll

Fine, tiny pieces of rock that are weathered away from larger rocks.

• gravel

• boulders

• soil

• sediment

Bobby observed that a metal trash can was covered with rust.  What type of weathering caused the rust on the trash can?

• Mechanical weathering 
• Wind weathering
• Chemical weathering
• Erosion weathering