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CKLA Unit 5 Chapter 6

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What type of rock is formed from sediments?

a)

Igneous rock

b)

Metamorphic rock

c)

Sedimentary rock

d)

Volcanic rock

2.

What role do natural forces play in the rock cycle?

a)

Natural forces like wind, water, and temperature changes help in the formation, erosion, and transformation of rocks.

b)

Natural forces only contribute to the erosion of rocks, not their formation.

c)

Natural forces have no significant impact on the rock cycle.

d)

Natural forces are only involved in the formation of sedimentary rocks.

3.

What is the difference between magma and lava?

a)

Magma is molten rock beneath the Earth's surface, while lava is magma that has reached the surface.

b)

Magma is a type of lava that is found in volcanoes.

c)

Lava is always found underground, while magma is found above ground.

d)

Magma and lava are the same substance, just different names.

4.

What is the rock cycle?

a)

The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation, erosion, and transformation.

b)

The rock cycle is a method of classifying different types of rocks.

c)

The rock cycle refers to the process of mining and extracting minerals from the earth.

d)

The rock cycle is a seasonal change in the weather patterns affecting rock formations.

5.

Can sedimentary rocks contain fossils?

a)

Yes, sedimentary rocks can contain fossils because they form from sediments that may include remains of living organisms.

b)

No, sedimentary rocks do not contain fossils as they are formed from molten lava.

c)

Yes, but only if they are formed in water.

d)

No, fossils are only found in igneous rocks.

6.

What is the impact of time and natural forces on rocks?

a)

They cause rocks to glow and shine.

b)

They cause rocks to weather and erode.

c)

They make rocks grow larger and heavier.

d)

They have no effect on rocks.

7.

What are the three major classes of rocks?

a)

Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

b)

Granite, limestone, and basalt.

c)

Clay, silt, and sand.

d)

Volcanic, crystalline, and organic.

8.

What is compacting in relation to sedimentary rocks?

a)

The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

b)

The process where sediments are pressed together under pressure, forming sedimentary rocks.

c)

The process of adding minerals to sediments to form rocks.

d)

The process of eroding rocks through wind and water.

9.

What is sediment?

a)

Small pieces of rock, minerals, or organic material carried by water, wind, or ice.

b)

A type of soil used for planting crops.

c)

Large boulders that are found in mountains.

d)

A liquid form of water that erodes land.

10.

What is erosion?

a)

The process of planting trees to prevent soil loss.

b)

The movement of sediments from place to place.

c)

The formation of new landforms through volcanic activity.

d)

The chemical breakdown of rocks and minerals.

11.

How do igneous rocks form?

a)

They form from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

b)

They are formed by the compression of sediment over time.

c)

They result from the metamorphism of existing rocks.

d)

They are created by the evaporation of water in volcanic areas.

12.

What is the main difference between sedimentary and metamorphic rocks?

a)

Sedimentary rocks are formed from sediments, while metamorphic rocks are formed from heat and pressure.

b)

Sedimentary rocks are formed from volcanic activity, while metamorphic rocks are formed from erosion.

c)

Sedimentary rocks are formed under the ocean, while metamorphic rocks are formed in the mountains.

d)

Sedimentary rocks are formed from minerals, while metamorphic rocks are formed from organic materials.

13.

What is metamorphism?

a)

The process by which rocks change due to heat and pressure.

b)

A method of extracting minerals from rocks.

c)

The formation of new rocks from volcanic activity.

d)

The process of weathering and erosion of rocks.

14.

What is a mineral?

a)

A mineral is a naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and crystal structure.

b)

A mineral is a type of rock formed from volcanic activity.

c)

A mineral is a liquid substance found in oceans and rivers.

d)

A mineral is an organic compound found in living organisms.

15.

What is weathering?

a)

The process of creating new rocks from minerals.

b)

The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces.

c)

The movement of rocks from one place to another.

d)

The formation of soil from organic matter.