SOL 5.8 Earth's Structures

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Sedimentary rocks form by
cementation and compaction of sediment
the melting and cooling of magma and lava
heat and pressure
fossils
Answer explanation
Sedimentary rocks form through the processes of cementation and compaction of sediment, where particles are pressed together and minerals bind them, unlike igneous rocks which form from magma.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Rocks that are formed from melted then cooled magma or lava are called
sedimentary
fossils
igneous
metamorphic
Answer explanation
Rocks formed from melted and cooled magma or lava are classified as igneous rocks. This process occurs when magma erupts as lava and solidifies, distinguishing them from sedimentary and metamorphic rocks.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Metamorphic rocks are formed by
heat and pressure
melting and cooling
melting and cooling
compaction and cementation
weathering and erosion
Answer explanation
Metamorphic rocks are formed through the process of heat and pressure acting on existing rocks, altering their mineral composition and structure. This distinguishes them from other rock types formed by melting, compaction, or weathering.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Only __________ rocks can contain visible fossils.
Metamorphic
Igneous
Sedimentary
Fossil
Answer explanation
Only sedimentary rocks can contain visible fossils because they form from the accumulation of sediments, which can trap and preserve organic materials. In contrast, igneous and metamorphic rocks typically do not preserve fossils.
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS4-1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Scientific evidence indicates that Earth is composed of four concentric layers, which are...
Crust, Mantle, Outer Core
Igneous, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core
Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core
Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, Apple Core
Answer explanation
The Earth is made up of four main layers: the Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, and Inner Core. This choice correctly identifies all four layers, while the other options either omit a layer or include incorrect terms.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The innermost layers of the Earth are composed mostly of
Iron
Nickel
Rocky Material
Both A and B
Answer explanation
The innermost layers of the Earth, specifically the inner core and outer core, are primarily composed of iron and nickel. Therefore, the correct answer is both A and B.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The deeper you travel (if you could) beneath the surface of the Earth, the higher the __________ and _________.
Iron and Nickel
Pressure and Temperature
Pressure and Weight
Temperature and Heat
Answer explanation
As you go deeper into the Earth, both pressure and temperature increase due to the weight of the overlying material and geothermal gradients. Thus, the correct answer is Pressure and Temperature.
Tags
NGSS.HS-ESS2-3
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