4 - Rock Layers, Fossils, and Maps Quiz

What do sedimentary layers primarily contain?

• Fossils

• Lava

• Minerals

What do fossils in rock layers tell us about?

• Future weather

• Past environments

• Volcanic activity

What causes erosion patterns in rock layers?

• Wind and water

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic eruptions

What do color changes in rock layers indicate?

• Temperature changes

• Environmental changes

• Volcanic activity

Which layer in a rock formation is the oldest?

• Top layer

• Middle layer

• Bottom layer

What do physical maps show?

• Roads

• Natural features

• Weather patterns

What do topographic maps use to show elevation?

• Colors

• Contour lines

• Symbols

What is the primary purpose of road maps?

• Show natural features

• Navigation

• Display weather

What do climate maps display?

• Temperature and precipitation

• Roads and highways

• Elevation

Which map would you use to find a mountain?

• Physical map

• Road map

• Climate map