Unit 10: Earth's Rocks Review

Which of the following processes is responsible for breaking down rocks into smaller pieces?

• Deposition

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Compaction

Tags

VA.5.8.d

What process describes the transformation of sedimentary rock into metamorphic rock?

• Melting

• Weathering

• Heat and pressure

• Erosion

Tags

VA.5.8.c

What is the process by which sediment is laid down in new locations?

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Deposition

• Compaction

Tags

VA.5.8.d

What type of rock is formed from the accumulation and compaction of sediment?

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

• Volcanic

Tags

VA.5.8.c

Which type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of lava at Earth's surface?

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

• Fossiliferous

Tags

VA.5.8.c

This rock was formed by smaller pieces of rock that settled at the bottom of a lake millions of years ago. What type of rock is this?

• Sedimentary
• Igneous
• Metamorphic

Geologists can find ______ in old rocks.

• fossils

• toys

• sofas

• people

This rock was another type of rock that was heated and compressed over time. What type of rock is this?

• Sedimentary
• Igneous
• Metamorphic

Which layer of the Earth is primarily responsible for the movement of tectonic plates?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer core

• Inner core

Tags

VA.5.8.b

Which is the correct order of the Earth's layers?

Outer most layer first.

• Crust, Outer Core, Mantle, Inner Core

• Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core

• Inner core, Outer core, Mantle, Crust

Answer explanation

The outer most layer is the crust!