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F&C (11/16) 8th Grade

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

By definition, a mineral has which of the following characteristic(s)?

a)

definite chemical composition

b)

crystal structure

c)

naturally occurring

d)

inorganic solid

e)

all of the above

2.
What are the 3 major types of rocks?
a)
Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary
b)
Metamorphic, Igneous, Cementation
c)
Brown, Red, Gray
d)
Streak, Hardness, Breakage
3.

The process of breaking down or dissolving rocks and minerals on the surface of the Earth is called

a)

Erosion

b)

Deposition

c)

Compaction

d)

Weathering

4.

The process in which sediments are removed from one location and transported to another.

a)

Erosion

b)

Deposition

c)

Compaction

d)

Weathering

5.
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?
a)
Sedimentary
b)
Igneous
c)
Metamorphic
6.

This rock started as magma that cooled and then was heated and put under lots pressure beneath the surface of the Earth. What type of rock is this?

a)

Sedimentary

b)

Igneous

c)

Metamorphic

7.

This rock was found near a volcano in Hawaii. What type of rock is this?

a)

Sedimentary

b)

Igneous

c)

Metamorphic

8.
A metamorphic rock changes into an igneous rock by what two processes?
a)
Melting and cooling
b)
Extreme heat and pressure
c)
Compaction and cementation
d)
Weathering and erosion
9.

An Igneous rock changes into a sedimentary rock by what two processes?

a)

Melting and cooling

b)

Extreme heat and pressure

c)

Compaction and cementation

d)

Weathering and erosion

10.

A sedimentary rock changes into a metamorphic rock by what two processes?

a)

Melting and cooling

b)

Extreme heat and pressure

c)

Compaction and cementation

d)

Weathering and erosion

11.

What is the reason(s) you do not turn your camera on during ZOOM?

a)

I am shy and don't want anyone to see my face

b)

The place I live is noisy and hectic

c)

There are other people in the room that will distract the class

d)

None of the above