Quiz #5 Earth's Materials Quizizz Review

What is the process by which metamorphic rocks are formed?

• Heat & pressure.

• Cooling & solidification.

• Weathering & erosion.

• Sedimentation & compaction.

Which process is NOT driven by energy from the Sun?

• Photosynthesis

• Heat & pressure

• Evaporation

• Wind formation

What is the main characteristic of metamorphic rocks?

• They are formed under heat and pressure.

• They are formed from volcanic activity.

• They are formed from sedimentation.

• They are formed from the cooling of magma.

What is the significance of fossils found in sedimentary rocks?

• They provide evidence of past life and environmental conditions.

• They are used to date igneous rocks.

• They indicate the presence of oil and gas deposits.

• They are primarily composed of minerals.

What happens when sediments are compacted and cemented together?

• New rock is formed on top of old rock.

• Sediments are washed away by water.

• Sediments turn into gas.

• Old rock is destroyed completely.

What type of rock forms from cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

• Sedimentary rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Igneous rock

• Volcanic rock

What is the process of forming sedimentary rocks from sediments?

• Metamorphism

• Compaction and cementation

• Igneous formation

• Erosion and deposition

What are the three main types of rocks?

• Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

• Granite, limestone, and sandstone.

• Basalt, clay, and shale.

• Quartzite, pumice, and slate.

What is the term for the heat and pressure that changes existing rocks into metamorphic rocks?

• Metamorphism

• Sedimentation

• Igneous Formation

• Erosion

What type of rock is characterized by layers, fossils, and earthy colors?

• Igneous rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Sedimentary rock

• Volcanic rock