When lava is released from volcanoes, the lava cools and becomes rock.
b)
When sediment is deposited in layers, the sediment sticks together and becomes rock.
c)
When rock is worn away by rainfall, the particles collect on flat surfaces.
d)
When heat and pressure act on rock, the rock changes form.
2.
Which statement best describes how sedimentary rocks form?
a)
They form from molten rock, or magma.
b)
They are squeezed under heat and pressure until new crystals form.
c)
They form inside Earth's crust.
d)
They form as sediment collects in layers that become stuck together.
3.
The diagram shows the rock cycle. The rock cycle shows the changes from one type of rock to another. Based on the evidence shown, which two changes can occur to a metamorphic rock?
a)
Heat and pressure can change metamorphic rock to sedimentary rock.
b)
Metamorphic rock can melt and become magma.
c)
Metamorphic rock can become compacted and cemented and turn into igneous rock.
d)
Metamorphic rock can wear away and much later form sedimentary rock.
4.
Roberto’s teacher gave him a sample of a mineral. She asked Roberto to make observations of the sample and identify some of its properties.Roberto made a table to summarize his observations. Then, he did research to identify his mineral sample. Which of the following minerals best fits the properties of Roberto’s sample?
a)
Silver
b)
Talc
c)
Diamond
d)
Magma
5.
Emma and Ari are planting a vegetable garden. They have a choice of four garden plots. The garden plot in which vegetable plants would grow best is_____. The material in the soil that makes this garden plot best for plant growth is_____.
a)
Profile 3 / Air
b)
Profile 1 / Sand
c)
Profile 2 / Humus
d)
Profile 4 / Rock
6.
Which word matches this property?
The sample has a waxy or greasy appearance
a)
Hardness
b)
Streak
c)
Luster
d)
Cleavage
7.
Which word matches this property?
When broken, the sample breaks into flat layers
a)
Hardness
b)
Streak
c)
Luster
d)
Cleavage
8.
Which word matches this property?
The sample is easily scratched with a fingernail
a)
Hardness
b)
Streak
c)
Luster
d)
Cleavage
9.
Which word matches this property?
When rubbed on a plate, the sample leaves a white mark
a)
Hardness
b)
Streak
c)
Luster
d)
Cleavage
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T4L3 - Rocks, Minerals, & Soil
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1.
d)
When heat and pressure act on rock, the rock changes form.
2.
d)
They form as sediment collects in layers that become stuck together.
3.
b)
Metamorphic rock can melt and become magma.
, d)
Metamorphic rock can wear away and much later form sedimentary rock.