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Sedimentary Rocks
Test Description: Test your knowledge of Sedimentary Rocks
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1) The limestone towers in Mono Lake, Ca, formed when dissolved minerals re-formed. These towers are made of
A
sedimentary rock
B
intrusive igneous rock
C
metamorphic rock
D
extrusive igneous rock
2) Material that settles out of wind or water
A
fossils
B
magma
C
lava
D
sediment
3) This type of rock is made from pieces of rock, mineral, or plant remains and animal remains that have been pressed or cemented together.
A
Extrusive Igneous Rocks
B
Intrusive Igneous Rocks
C
Sedimentary Rocks
D
Metamorphic Rocks
4) Coal is made from the remains of
A
minerals
B
rocks
C
plants
D
shells
5) Wind moved layers of sand along as ancient sand dunes. These sand dunes were preserved as rock. This is an example of how sedimentary rock can record information about
A
past temperature conditions
B
past climate conditions
C
mineral recrystallization
D
metamorphic changes
6) These types of rocks form by weathering processes which break down rocks into pebble, sand, or clay particles by exposure to wind, ice, and water.
A
Igneous Rocks
B
Non-Clastic Sedimentary Rocks
C
Clastic Sedimentary Rocks
D
Metamorphic Rocks
7) These types of rocks are formed when minerals precipitate out of water
A
Igneous Rocks
B
Non-Clastic Sedimentary Rocks
C
Clastic Sedimentary Rocks
D
Metamorphic Rocks
8) Compaction and cementation are two common processes associated with
A
sedimentation.
B
none of these
C
transportation
D
metamorphism.
9) Which of these is a sedimentary rock?
A
granite
B
basalt
C
gneiss
D
sandstone
10) Sedimentary rocks usually form around
A
the inner core of Earth
B
in space
C
on mountain tops
D
near water
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