Weathering, Erosion, and Rock Cycle Quiz

What is the main focus of the new unit being introduced?

• Weathering and Erosion

• The Water Cycle

• Plant Growth

• Animal Habitats

Which process involves the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces?

• Deposition

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Sedimentation

What is the term for when sediment is carried away from its original location?

• Crystallization

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Weathering

What is a mineral?

• A living organism

• A non-living solid with a crystal form

• A liquid substance

• A type of rock

Which type of rock is formed from heat and pressure?

• Volcanic

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

How is igneous rock formed?

• From the remains of plants and animals

• From layers of sediment pressed together

• From melted rock that cools and hardens

• From heat and pressure on existing rock

What is a fossil?

• A renewable resource

• A type of mineral

• Remains or traces of ancient life

• A type of rock

What defines a renewable resource?

• It is a type of rock

• It is always man-made

• It can be replaced within a reasonable time

• It cannot be replaced once used

Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Coal

• Hydropower

What is a resource?

• A type of rock

• A living organism

• A type of mineral

• Any material that satisfies a need