WorksheetsCh 14 Quizizz
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 14mins
When igneous rock or sedimentary rock is changed by heat and pressure below the earth’s surface, ___ rock forms.
metamorphic
igneous
sedimentary
volcanic
crystalline
The rock that forms from cooled magma or volcanic lava is ___ rock.
shale
metamorphic
limestone
sedimentary
igneous
Most rocks that formed during the Flood were ___ rocks.
metamorphic
sedimentary
crystalline
igneous
volcanic
A rock is a hard, solid material made of ___.
organic material
one or more minerals
two or more vitamins
Weathering is ___.
the moving of sediment from one place to another
the dropping of sediment in a new place
the process of plants growing on rocks
the process that breaks down and changes rocks
the process that forms new rocks from magma
Chemical weathering is caused by ___.
acid rain
plant roots breaking rocks
freezing and thawing
a flowing waterfall
water or wind abrasion
Breaking rocks into smaller pieces without changing the composition of the rocks is ___.
deposition
physical weathering
melting
chemical weathering
erosion
Ice that acts like a wedge and causes any cracks in a rock to widen is an example of ___ weathering.
physical
chemical
both chemical and physical
thermal
biological
The largest component of soil that has the roughest texture is ___.
gravel
humus
silt
clay
sand
Which layer of soil contains the most humus?
bedrock
subsoil
topsoil
The layer of soil in which most plants grow is ___.
bedrock
subsoil
topsoil
The dropping of sediment by water or wind in a new place is called ___.
deposition
erosion
weathering
melting
condensation
Wind deposition can form hills of sand called ___.
moraines
dunes
gorges
buttes
Glaciers can cause ___ where ponds and lakes can form.
U-shaped valleys
plateaus
sand dunes
canyons
The rapid downhill movement of large amounts of snow and ice is ___.
frost heaving
a landslide
mudflow
an avalanche
soil creep
Which landform is described as having a deep and narrow passage with steep cliff walls and a river flowing through it?
desert
mountain
canyon
Sudden movement to the earth’s surface that can push the land upward is caused by ___.
waves at a beach
an avalanche
a tornado
a landslide
an earthquake
A map that models landforms by using contour lines to show the shape and elevation of the landforms is a ___ map.
road
topographic
physical
political
climatic
Most rocks that formed during the Flood are metamorphic rocks.
True
False
Plants and seashells are examples of organic material that can be found in some sedimentary rock.
True
False
Wind causes chemical weathering called abrasion.
True
False
When water and oxygen combine with iron in a rock to form rust, what type of weathering occurs?
Chemical weathering
Physical weathering
Biological weathering
Thermal weathering
What type of rock is formed when fast-moving water erodes soft rock?
Igneous rock
Metamorphic rock
Sedimentary rock
Volcanic rock
What are hills formed by glaciers called?
Valleys
Moraines
Plateaus
Dunes
Canyons, islands, and mountains are examples of what?
Ecosystems
Landforms
Biomes
Habitats
Which statement shows an activity that will reduce erosion at a construction site? (Choose 2 answers)
Engineers plan the project during the wet season.
Crews install drainage systems throughout the project.
Paving does not happen right away.
Engineers discuss ways to reduce soil and rock wash away.
What is the term for decayed plant and animal material in soil?
Clay
Humus
Rust
Subsoil
What is the layer of soil that is mostly coarse, weathered rocks, and very little humus?
Topsoil
Subsoil
Bedrock
Clay
