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WorksheetsSedimentary Rocks Quiz Revised
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
Which of the following is a key characteristic of sedimentary rocks?
They often have crystals
They are harder than other rock types
They often form in layers
They taste good
Which of the following is a good example of sedimentary rock ?
Obsidian
Basalt
Quartzite
Sandstone
Loose materials on Earth's surface are known as...
gravel
sediments
boulders
little bits
True or False ?
Sedimentary rocks are the only type of rock that fossils can be found in.
True
False
This is a picture of...
candy
trash
sediments
insects
One process that can form sedimentary rock is when the weight of upper layers compresses lower layers into solid rock. This is known as...
compaction
cementation
fragmentation
obliteration
This is a cross section of sedimentary rock. How do you know this is sedimentary rock ?
It is made of many layers
It looks very hard and durable
Someone told me it was
You can't tell just by looking
The top layer of sediments in sedimentary rocks is...
The newest and youngest layer
The oldest layer
The middle aged layer
The layer that is most popular at parties
One way that sedimentary rocks can form is when sediments get wet and then bond (stick) together after drying out. This process is known as...
compaction
cementation
evaporation
constipation
