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WorksheetsRocks, Weathering, Erosion and Deposition Review
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 35mins
A naturally occurring, inorganic solid that has a crystal structure and a definite composition. Is a _______.
rock
mineral
element
stone
Igneous rock that forms from lava on Earth's surface
intrusive rock
extrusive rock
inorganic rock
organic rock
Igneous rock that forms when magma hardens beneath (under) Earth's surface. Is a ________.
intrusive rock
extrusive rock
inorganic rock
organic rock
A rock NOT formed from living things or the remains of living things is a ____________.
organic rock
inorganic rock
extrusive rock
intrusive rock
A rock that forms from the remains of organisms deposited in thick layers is a ______________.
organic rock
intrusive rock
extrusive rock
inorganic rock
A rock that forms from the cooling of molten rock at or below the surface is a ________________
metamorphic rock
igneous rock
sedimentary rock
A rock that forms from an existing rock that is changed by heat and pressure or chemical reactions is a _____________.
igneous rock
metamorphic rock
sedimentary rock
A rock that forms when particles from other rocks or the remains of plants and animals are pressed and cemented together is a __________
igneous rock
metamorphic rock
sedimentary rock
The process by which dissolved minerals crystallize and glue particles of sediment together in one mass is known as ______________
Cementation
Erosion
Compaction
Weathering
The process by which sediments are pressed together under their own weight is known as ___________.
Cementation
Erosion
Compaction
Weathering
A series of processes on the surface and inside earth that slowly change rocks from one kind to another is known as __________
the rock cycle
metamorphism
weathering
chemical weathering
The chemical and mechanical (or physical) that break down rock at Earth's surface is know as _______________
Erosion
Weathering
Deposition
Cementation
The process by which water, ice, wind or gravity move weathered rock is known as ___________.
Erosion
Weathering
Deposition
Cementation
Type of weathering in which rock is physically broken into smaller pieces is known as ____________.
Mechanical weathering
Chemical weathering
Process that splits rock when water seeps into cracks then freezes and expands is known as ________________.
Ice wedging
Oxidation
Hydrolysis
Abrasion
The grinding away of rock by other rock particles is known as ______________
Ice wedging
Oxidation
Hydrolysis
Abrasion
The process that breaks down rock through chemical changes is known as _____________.
Mechanical weathering
Chemical weathering
A chemical change in which a substance combines with oxygen forming rust is known as ___________.
Ice Wedging
Oxidation
Hydrolysis
Abrasion
Small, solid pieces of material that comes from rocks or organisms
Rocks
Sediments
Mineral
Elements
Process in which sediment is laid down in new locations is known as _________.
Weathering
Erosion
Depositon
Cementation
1. How are elements, rocks, and minerals related?
Minerals are made of rocks, and rocks are made of elements
Rocks are made of minerals, and minerals are made of elements.
Elements are made of rocks and rocks are made of minerals.
Minerals are made of elements and elements are made of rocks.
2. Pick the correct difference between a rock and a mineral.
A rock can be made up of minerals, but minerals cannot be made up of a rock.
A mineral can be made up of rocks, but rocks cannot be made up of minerals.
A rock always has the same shape, while minerals may be different in shape.
A mineral always has the same shape, while a rock may be different in shape.
4. A scientist wants to find out what type of mineral she has. What is the best way for her to find out
She could look at the color, hardness, and shape.
She could look at the weight, hardness, and color.
She could look at the color, weight, and size.
She could look at the shape, size, and hardness.
5.Which of the following is NOT a property of a mineral?
color
luster
hardness
size
7. When are igneous rocks formed?
when layers of mud form inside Earth
when layers of mud are compressed
when melted rock solidifies
when solid rock melts
8.
the compacting of layers by high pressure and heat that leads to metamorphic rock
the cementing of layers of sediment particles that leads to sedimentary rock
the melting of sediment particles that leads to igneous rock
the hardening of liquid magma that leads to igneous rock
9. Which segment of the rock cycle can only take place under the surface of Earth?
transformation of sediments into igneous rock as they are compacted
transformation of rock into sedimentary rock under low pressure and heat
transformation of liquid magma into igneous rock as it cools and hardens
transformation of rock into metamorphic rock under high pressure and heat
10. How can sedimentary rock form in the ocean?
Rivers and winds can carry sediment particles into the ocean, where they sink and cement into layers of sedimentary rock.
Material on the ocean floor can warp into sedimentary rock as the weight of the ocean creates high pressure and heat.
Cracks can open on the ocean floor through which magma flows, forming sedimentary rock as it cools and hardens.
Material on the ocean floor can harden into sedimentary rock as the low temperature causes it to clump and freeze.
12.
Weathering and erosion need to wear away the igneous rock, forming particles that will eventually cement into sedimentary rock.
Low temperatures at the poles need to freeze the igneous rock, cooling and hardening it into extremely dense sedimentary rock.
Tectonic plates must collide near the igneous rock, driving it under the surface, where it melts into sedimentary rock.
High pressure needs to compact the igneous rock, eventually melting it and forming sedimentary rock as it cools.
13. Which type of rock could contain fossils of woolly mammoths?
igneous
sedimentary
metamorphic
mineral
14. What type of rock is D?
magma
metamorphic
sedimentary
igneous
15. What type of rock is A?
igneous
metamorphic
sedimentary
magma
16. Which type of rock changes as a result of heat and pressure?
igneous
sedimentary
metamorphic
diamond
17. What is the change of rocks from one type to another type known as?
metamorphism
the rock cycle
petrography
consolidation
18. Which processes can change metamorphic rock to sedimentary rock?
melting and erosion
melting and cooling
cooling and deposition
erosion and cementation
19.
igneous
metamorphic
sedimentary
tectonic
20. Which of the following is true about the rock cycle?
Metamorphic rock is cooled to form magma.
Magma turns into sedimentary rock as it cools.
Sedimentary rock is weathered to produce igneous rock.
Igneous rock is turned to metamorphic rock by heat and pressure.
21. Which of the following directly creates a metamorphic rock such as marble?
weathering and erosion
melting
cooling
heat and pressure
22. Igneous rock is formed from cooling magma. Which process will change igneous rock into sedimentary rock?
heat and pressure
melting
cooling
erosion and weather
23. How are sedimentary rocks changed into metamorphic rocks?
weathering and erosion
melting
cooling
heat and pressure
24. Rocks are classified as igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic based mainly on
texture and shape
method of formation
grain size
mineral content
25. A rock that is composed of several large, rounded pebbles and sand grains cemented together is most likely
a igneous rock
a sedimentary rock
a rock formed from evaporation
a rock formed form intense heat
26. Which process is necessary for the formation of igneous rocks?
deposition
erosion
solidification
compaction
27. Which of the following correctly lists the steps of sedimentary rock formation?
Particles are compacted and cemented into new sedimentary rock. → High heat and pressure compact large rocks into sediments. → Particles are compacted and cemented into new sedimentary rock.
Wind and water move and help the sediment particles collected. → High heat and pressure compact large rocks into sediments. → Particles are melted and cooled into new sedimentary rock.
High heat and pressure compact large rocks into sediments. → Particles are compacted and cemented into new sedimentary rock. → Wind and water move and help the sediment particles collected.
Weathering and erosion break down large rocks into sediment. → Wind and water move and help the sediment particles collected. → Particles are compacted and cemented into new sedimentary rock.
28. In order for sedimentary rock to form, which of the following must occur?
compaction
intrusion
oxidation
metamorphism
29. Which is an example of the rock cycle?
Minerals are broken down into small rocks that erode and become soil.
Minerals are broken down into small minerals that precipitate and become rock.
Minerals are heated under pressure and form rocks that erode and become soil.
Minerals are heated under pressure and form other minerals that evaporate and become rock.
30. Which best describes what is formed when lava cools and then hardens?
a rock
a mineral
a bone
a gem
31. Melanie and her sister made a sand castle at the beach. Melanie slowly poured water on top of the sand castle. Some of the sand ran down the side of the castle with the water. What type of phenomenon did Melanie demonstrate?
weathering by wind
weathering by water
erosion by water
erosion by wind
33. Ryder has been visiting his favorite park for ten years. Recently, he noticed that the large boulder in the center of the park has gotten smaller and smoother in some places. Why has the boulder changed?
The heat of the Sun evaporated out the water, causing the boulder to shrink.
Wind and water have weathered the boulder, wearing away at its surface.
The weight of the boulder has caused its rock particles to compress.
The rock particles in the boulder have cemented into thinner layers.
34. How does erosion compare to physical weathering?
Both break down materials.
Both move materials from place to place.
Erosion breaks down materials, and weathering carries them from place to place.
Weathering breaks down materials, and erosion carries them from place to place
35.
the erosion of soil, as ocean waves hit land so far inland that they carried soil and created openings and caves underground.
weathering of rock, as plant roots traveled deep into the soil and created spaces that grew larger as water washed soil away.
weathering by wind, as tornadoes in this area scooped up large chunks of land and formed caves that filled with water.
the erosion of limestone, as carbon dioxide in the air and soil mixed with rainwater to form carbonic acid.
36.
They formed by weathering as sediment collected in large piles along the tops of underwater reefs
They formed by deposition as water carried and dropped sand from the shore as it slowed down.
They formed as underwater volcanoes erupted and deposited lava.
They formed as hurricanes deposited sand from distant regions.
37. Alec saw footage of a landslide on the news. He saw rocks falling from the side of a mountain, with some of them smashing into each other and breaking apart. Select two of the processes Alec witnessed.
weathering and erosion
cementation and compaction
deposition and sedimentation
38
The rock fell apart under the force of gravity, opening a basin in which the tree could grow.
The wind carried the seed for the tree into the crack, which sheltered it and allowed it to grow tall.
The roots of the tree grew into a small crack in the rocks, causing the crack to widen and rock to break.
The weathered surface of the rock had a large force of friction, which pulled the roots down into the crack.
39.
The plant has dissolved the rock.
The plant has eroded the rock
The plant has eaten away the rock.
The plant has weathered the rock.
41. Which of the following best explains weathering?
the buildup of solid rocks into regolith by moving water or wind
a chemical process where soil becomes rock formations
the physical or chemical breakdown of rocks into soil
a cycle of change in types of soil over time
42
chemical weathering
physical weathering
deposition
erosion
43. Which process describes the wearing away of rock?
drainage
erosion
infiltration
weathering
44. What is the process by which physical forces reduce the size of rock particles without changing the chemical nature of the rock?
carbonification
oxidative weathering
physical weathering
hydrolysis
45. Sand Key is a barrier island located along the coast of Florida. Which process most likely caused Sand Key to form?
sudden erosion of a sandbar
deposition of sand over time
wearing down of seashells
effects of a hurricane
46. Weathering involves the
formation of rocks and minerals at Earth's crust.
movement of rock fragments at Earth's surface.
physical and chemical breakdown of rocks
transport of rocks and minerals through wind.
47. Dissolving a pebble in a beaker of acid is an example of
deposition
erosion
physical weathering
chemical weathering
48. Which is an example of chemical weathering?
Feldspar mixes with water to form clay.
A large rock falls from a cliff and breaks.
Tree roots crack the concrete foundation of a house.
Ice crystals form in cracks of rocks, breaking them further.
49
What is the age of the rocks in the rock formation?
What type of rocks are found in the rock formation?
What processes are weathering the rock formation?
What minerals are the hardest in the rock formation?
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What is the age of the rocks in the rock formation?
What type of rocks are found in the rock formation?
What processes are weathering the rock formation?
What minerals are the hardest in the rock formation?
