Rocks and Minerals Post Test Practice

All of the following are things that happen during the rock cycle EXCEPT

• Through compaction and cementation sediments can turn into sedimentary rocks

• Heat and Pressure can turn metamorphic rock into sedimentary rock

• Melting causes sedimentary rocks to turn into magma

• Weathering and erosion can cause igneous rocks to turn into sediments

The process of sediments moving slowly downhill is known as ____ .

• Creep

• Mudlflow

• Rockslide

• Slump

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

The remains of a species that existed on Earth for relatively short period of time, were abundant, and were widespread geographically are known as _____.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Identify the correct rock layers in order from the oldest to youngest.

• K, J, I, H, L, M, N, O, Q, P

• Q, O, N, M, L, P, H, I, J, K

• P, Q, O, N, M, L, H, I, H, J, K

• P, K, J, I, H, L, M, N, O, Q

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which process could lead directly to the formation of pumice?

• Explosive eruption of lava from a volcano

• Deposition of quartz sand

• Precipitation of minerals from evaporating seawater

• Metamorphism of unmelted rock material

Which of the processes is NOT an example of chemical weathering?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The deep red color of soil found in warm, humid regions is caused by...

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which phrase best describes coal?

• Low density

• chemical precipitate

• organic plant remains

• glassy texture

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Which of the following is least likely to be found as a fossil?

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Jamie identified a rock near her school as limestone, a sedimentary rock. What does this suggest about the region's past?

• Surface volcanic activity once took place

• The area was once underwater

• Underground volcanic activity once took place

• Great heat and pressure once affected the area

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4