Sedimentary Rock Virtual Lab

What type of rock is Rock C in the rock cycle?

• Metamorphic rock

• Sedimentary rock

• Igneous rock

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

When the weight of new  sediment layers is deposited on top of older layers

• erosion

• compaction

• pressure

• weathering

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

The process of layers become stuck together forming sedimentary rocks

• sticking

• pressuring

• cementation

• deposition

The sediment has been dropped off in a pile. What process happened last?

• weathering

• compaction

• cementation

• deposition

Putting pressure on sediments underground is called . . . 

• cementation

• compaction

• weathering

• erosion

When sediments stick together its called . . . 

• cementation

• compaction

• deposition

• erosion

Which of the following best describes sedimentary rock?

• Rock made from the buildup of sediments in layers

• Rock made from other rock that undergoes a chemical change when exposed to high heat

• Rock made from the solidification of cooled magma (lava)

Which of the following are necessary for sedimentary rocks to form?

• extreme heat and organic matter

• extreme pressure and lots of time

• pressure only

• time only

Which of the following examples is sedimentary rock? Hint: look at the picture.

• granite

• lava rock

• marble

• sandstone

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What is the primary process that leads to the formation of sedimentary rocks?

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Deposition

• Metamorphism