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WorksheetsSedimentary Rocks
Total questions: 53
Worksheet time: 30mins
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Class
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1.
What is the definition of classify?
a)
to group things based on similar characteristics
b)
a layer or line of rock above or below another body of rock
c)
a combination of substances that can be physically separated from one another
d)
the ordering of sedimentary layers of rock with the oldest on the bottom and the youngest on top
2.
What is the definition of superposition?
a)
to group things based on similar characteristics
b)
a layer or line of rock above or below another body of rock
c)
a combination of substances that can be physically separated from one another
d)
the ordering of sedimentary layers of rock with the oldest on the bottom and the youngest on top
3.
What is the definition of rock layer?
a)
to group things based on similar characteristics
b)
a layer or line of rock above or below another body of rock
c)
a combination of substances that can be physically separated from one another
d)
the ordering of sedimentary layers of rock with the oldest on the bottom and the youngest on top
4.
What is the definition of mixture?
a)
to group things based on similar characteristics
b)
a layer or line of rock above or below another body of rock
c)
a combination of substances that can be physically separated from one another
d)
the ordering of sedimentary layers of rock with the oldest on the bottom and the youngest on top
5.
What is the definition of landforms?
a)
From a time before human history was recorded
b)
a large natural structure on the earth's surface such as a mountain, a plain or a valley
c)
the process during which rocks are formed, changed,wear down, an are formed again over long periods of time
d)
a deep valley carved by flowing water
6.
What is the definition of prehistoric?
a)
From a time before human history was recorded
b)
a large natural structure on the earth's surface such as a mountain, a plain or a valley
c)
the process during which rocks are formed, changed,wear down, an are formed again over long periods of time
d)
a deep valley carved by flowing water
7.
What is the definition of rock cycle?
a)
From a time before human history was recorded
b)
a large natural structure on the earth's surface such as a mountain, a plain or a valley
c)
the process during which rocks are formed, changed,wear down, an are formed again over long periods of time
d)
a deep valley carved by flowing water
8.
What is the definition of canyon?
a)
From a time before human history was recorded
b)
a large natural structure on the earth's surface such as a mountain, a plain or a valley
c)
the process during which rocks are formed, changed,wear down, an are formed again over long periods of time
d)
a deep valley carved by flowing water
9.
What is the definition of ancient?
a)
the physical and chemical breakdown of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces or aqueous solutions on Earth's surface
b)
extremely old
c)
the process in which wind, water, ice or other things move pieces of rock and soil over Earth's surface
d)
an amount of rock or soil that has been laid down in an area
10.
What is the definition of erosion?
a)
the physical and chemical breakdown of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces or aqueous solutions on Earth's surface
b)
extremely old
c)
the process in which wind, water, ice or other things move pieces of rock and soil over Earth's surface
d)
an amount of rock or soil that has been laid down in an area
11.
What is the definition of weathering?
a)
the physical and chemical breakdown of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces or aqueous solutions on Earth's surface
b)
extremely old
c)
the process in which wind, water, ice or other things move pieces of rock and soil over Earth's surface
d)
an amount of rock or soil that has been laid down in an area
12.
What is the definition of deposit?
a)
the physical and chemical breakdown of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces or aqueous solutions on Earth's surface
b)
extremely old
c)
the process in which wind, water, ice or other things move pieces of rock and soil over Earth's surface
d)
an amount of rock or soil that has been laid down in an area
13.
What is the definition of minerals?
a)
the layer of rock that forms Earth's surface
b)
resources that are obtained from the Earth
c)
a natural, nonliving solid crystal that makes up rocks
d)
solid material, moved by wind and water, that settles on the surface of land or the bottom of a body of water
14.
What is the definition of natural resources?
a)
the layer of rock that forms Earth's surface
b)
resources that are obtained from the Earth
c)
a natural, nonliving solid crystal that makes up rocks
d)
solid material, moved by wind and water, that settles on the surface of land or the bottom of a body of water
15.
What is the definition of sediment?
a)
the layer of rock that forms Earth's surface
b)
resources that are obtained from the Earth
c)
a natural, nonliving solid crystal that makes up rocks
d)
solid material, moved by wind and water, that settles on the surface of land or the bottom of a body of water
16.
What is the definition of crust?
a)
the layer of rock that forms Earth's surface
b)
resources that are obtained from the Earth
c)
a natural, nonliving solid crystal that makes up rocks
d)
solid material, moved by wind and water, that settles on the surface of land or the bottom of a body of water
17.
What is the definition of fossil?
a)
a fossil fuel that exists in the form of a gas
b)
evidence that an organism once existed in an area
c)
the study of Earth through the study of rocks, minerals, water, and other Earth materials, as well as seismic waves and other natural phenomena
d)
these come from the decay of organisms buried in sediments that are pressed tightly together for millions of years, at very high temperatures. These non renewable resources are rich in energy. They exists as solids, liquids and gases
18.
What is the definition of fossil fuels?
a)
a fossil fuel that exists in the form of a gas
b)
evidence that an organism once existed in an area
c)
the study of Earth through the study of rocks, minerals, water, and other Earth materials, as well as seismic waves and other natural phenomena
d)
these come from the decay of organisms buried in sediments that are pressed tightly together for millions of years, at very high temperatures. These non renewable resources are rich in energy. They exists as solids, liquids and gases
19.
What is the definition of natural gas?
a)
a fossil fuel that exists in the form of a gas
b)
evidence that an organism once existed in an area
c)
the study of Earth through the study of rocks, minerals, water, and other Earth materials, as well as seismic waves and other natural phenomena
d)
these come from the decay of organisms buried in sediments that are pressed tightly together for millions of years, at very high temperatures. These non renewable resources are rich in energy. They exists as solids, liquids and gases
20.
What is the definition of geology?
a)
a fossil fuel that exists in the form of a gas
b)
evidence that an organism once existed in an area
c)
the study of Earth through the study of rocks, minerals, water, and other Earth materials, as well as seismic waves and other natural phenomena
d)
these come from the decay of organisms buried in sediments that are pressed tightly together for millions of years, at very high temperatures. These non renewable resources are rich in energy. They exists as solids, liquids and gases
21.
Breccia is a ___.
a)
metamorphic rock
b)
sedimentary rock
c)
another type of rock
22.
Obsidian is a ___.
a)
metamorphic rock
b)
sedimentary rock
c)
another type of rock
23.
Schist is a ___.
a)
metamorphic rock
b)
sedimentary rock
c)
another type of rock
24.
Granite is a ___.
a)
metamorphic rock
b)
sedimentary rock
c)
another type of rock
25.
Basalt is a ___.
a)
metamorphic rock
b)
sedimentary rock
c)
another type of rock
26.
Conglomerate is a ___.
a)
metamorphic rock
b)
sedimentary rock
c)
another type of rock
27.
Coal is a ___.
a)
metamorphic rock
b)
sedimentary rock
c)
another type of rock
28.
Gneiss is a ___.
a)
metamorphic rock
b)
sedimentary rock
c)
another type of rock
29.
Limestone is a ___.
a)
metamorphic rock
b)
sedimentary rock
c)
another type of rock
30.
Gypsum or chalk is a ___.
a)
metamorphic rock
b)
sedimentary rock
c)
another type of rock
31.
Sandstone is a ___.
a)
metamorphic rock
b)
sedimentary rock
c)
another type of rock
32.
Pumice is a ___.
a)
metamorphic rock
b)
sedimentary rock
c)
another type of rock
33.
Shale is a ___.
a)
metamorphic rock
b)
sedimentary rock
c)
another type of rock
34.
Siltstone is a ___.
a)
metamorphic rock
b)
sedimentary rock
c)
another type of rock
35.
Slate is a ___.
a)
metamorphic rock
b)
sedimentary rock
c)
another type of rock
36.
Marble is a ___.
a)
metamorphic rock
b)
sedimentary rock
c)
another type of rock
37.
Quartzite is a ___.
a)
metamorphic rock
b)
sedimentary rock
c)
another type of rock
38.
Phyllite is a ___.
a)
metamorphic rock
b)
sedimentary rock
c)
another type of rock
39.
Rock salt is a ___.
a)
metamorphic rock
b)
sedimentary rock
c)
another type of rock
40.
Usually in sedimentary rocks, the ____________ layer is the youngest and the ____________ layer is the oldest.
a)
top, bottom
b)
lightest, heaviest
c)
bottom, top
d)
heaviest, lightest
41.
Which of the following is listed in order from smallest to largest?
a)
cobbles, pebbles, granules, boulders, sand, silt, clay
b)
silt, sand, granules, clay, pebbles, cobbles, boulders,
c)
boulders, cobbles, pebbles, granules, sand, silt, clay
d)
clay, silt, sand, granules, pebbles, cobbles, boulder
42.
Which of the following is a list of the four that are considered conglomerates.
a)
sand, silt, clay, granules
b)
boulders, cobbles, granules, pebbles
c)
boulders, sand, silt, pebbles
d)
sand, clay, cobbles, pebbles
43.
The following is a picture of ____.
a)
mud cracks
b)
cross bedding
c)
stratification
d)
ripple marks
44.
The following is a picture of ____.
a)
graded bedding
b)
cross bedding
c)
stratification
d)
ripple marks
45.
The following is a picture of ____.
a)
graded bedding
b)
cross bedding
c)
stratification
d)
ripple marks
46.
The following is a picture of ____.
a)
graded bedding
b)
cross bedding
c)
stratification
d)
ripple marks
47.
The following is a picture of ____.
a)
graded bedding
b)
mud cracks
c)
stratification
d)
ripple marks
48.
The dominant agent in shaping Earth's surface is ___.
a)
gravity
b)
temperature
c)
running water
d)
atmospheric pressure
49.
When sediments turn into stone, ____ has occurred.
a)
mechanical
b)
lithification
c)
compaction
d)
cementation
50.
Igneous rocks are formed by ____.
a)
existing rocks are baked and squeezed by pressure
b)
magma and lava cools and hardens
c)
small pieces of rock are compacted and cemented together
d)
igneous rocks are broken into pieces
51.
Metamorphic rocks are formed by ____.
a)
existing rocks are baked and squeezed by pressure
b)
magma and lava cools and hardens
c)
small pieces of rock are compacted and cemented together
d)
igneous rocks are broken into pieces
52.
All rocks were originally ___.
a)
metamorphic rocks
b)
igneous rocks
c)
sedimentary rocks
d)
all types of rock
53.
What are the three types of weathering?
a)
conglomerate, sandstone, silt
b)
chemical, mechanical, biological
c)
clastic, chemical, organic
d)
wind, rain, ice
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