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WorksheetsACAP Science Practice
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
What causes some areas of Earth to receive less intense solar energy than others?
the mass of earth
the curve of earth
the density of earth
the elevation of earth
This rock formed when lava cooled very quickly on Earth's surface. What specific type of rock is it?
Extrusive Igneous Rock
Intrusive Igneous Rock
Non-Foliated Metamorphic Rock
Biochemical Sedimentary Rock
When you watch a volcano erupt molten rock, you are seeing _____
Lava
Magma
Mineral Crystals
Igneous Rocks
What are the 3 major types of rocks?
Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary
Metamorphic, Igneous, Cementation
Brown, Red, Gray
Streak, Hardness, Breakage
Which of the words below describe broken up rock?
stalactites
magmas
metamorphs
sediments
This rock was found near the mouth of a volcano. What type of rock is this?
Sedimentary
Igneous
Metamorphic
The process when rocks break into smaller pieces due to exposure to natural elements is called
erosion
weathering
sediments
deposition
The movement of weathered material (sediment) is called?
weathering
erosion
deposition
cementation
This rock was formed when molten rock cooled into a solid. What type of rock is it?
Igneous Rock
Metamorphic Rock
Sedimentary Rock
Which type of rock is formed from INTENSE heat and pressure?
igneous
sedimentary
metamorphic
Which animal part would MOST LIKELY form a fossil?
fur
lung
bone
muscle
According to the Law of Superposition, which layer is the youngest?
A
B
C
What is the primary reason for the change of seasons on Earth?
The distance from the Sun
The tilt of Earth's axis
The speed of Earth's rotation
The shape of Earth's orbit
Which process is primarily responsible for the formation of sedimentary rocks?
Melting and cooling
Compaction and cementation
Heat and pressure
Crystallization
What is the main function of chlorophyll in plants?
Absorbing water
Providing structure
Absorbing sunlight
Releasing oxygen
