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Earth Systems Test
Test Description: SPI 0707.7.1
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) Compation and ementation of sediments make what type of rock
A
Metamorphic
B
None of the Above
C
Sedimentary
D
Igenous
2) Where is sedimentary rock most likely found?
A
On the tops of mountains
B
On the bottom of the ocean
C
Under a Tree
D
None of the Above
3) Which processes must occur to change a metamorphic rock into an igneous rock?
A
All of the above
B
weathering and erosion
C
sedimentation and cementation
D
melting and cooling
4) Which best describes one way igneous rocks form?
A
Metamorphic rocks are melted, then cooled.
B
Sedimentary rocks erode
C
Metamorphic rocks are deposited and cemented.
5) Which rock should the student classify as an igneous rock?
A
A rock composed of pebbles and small pieces of rocks cemented together
B
A smooth, glassy rock with sharp edges
C
A rock with alternating bands of light and dark minerals
6) Where does weathering occur in the rock cycle?
A
melting
B
tectonic burial
C
erosion
7) The lithosphere, a hot convecting mantle, and a dense, metallic core compose _____________.
A
layers of Earth
B
layers of the Sun
C
plate tectonics
D
A volcano
8) The layer of the Earth on which we live is called the __________.
A
mantle
B
crust
C
outer core
D
exterior
9) Earth is divided into six structural layers. These layers in order are crust, lithosphere, __________________, mantle, outer core, inner core.
A
hemisphere
B
stratosphere
C
asthenosphere
D
atmosphere
10) Which choice correctly lists and describes the layers of Earth?
A
lithosphere, solid rock mantle, large outer core and small inner core
B
lithosphere, hot mantle, liquid outer core and solid inner core
C
lithosphere, hot magma, organic outer core and an inorganic inner core
D
lithosphere, dense magma, solid outer core and liquid inner core
11) The earth's crust is made up of tectonic plates. When two of these plates move past each other without converging or diverging, what is most likely to occur?
A
A volcanic eruption
B
mountain formation
C
a rift valley formation
D
an earthquake
12) What catastrophic event does not impact weather conditions?
A
earthquakes
B
volcanoes
C
hurricanes
D
tornadoes
13) What type rock is formed from magma?
A
igneous
B
sedimentary
C
weathered
D
metamorphic
14) Which of these is a correct sequence of rock formation?
A
magma- metamorphous rock- igneous- sedimentary rock
B
igneous rock- magma- sedimentary rock- metamorphous rock
C
sedimentary rock- igneous rock- magma- metamorphous rock
D
magma- igneous rock- sedimentary rock- metamorphous rock
15) What is first step in soil formation?
A
dead plants and animals decaying
B
mixing small rock particles with organic matter
C
weathering of rocks and minerals
D
plants taking root and growing
16) Which type of rock forms when heat and pressure are applied?
A
igneous rock
B
metamorphic rock
C
sedimentary rock
D
sediment
17) During which process in the rock cycle does magma form?
A
cooling
B
weathering
C
erosion
D
melting
18) What type of rock forms thick layers due to erosion, deposition. and compaction during the rock cycle?
A
sedimentary rock
B
metamorphic rock
C
igneous rock
D
magma
19) Which of the following forms when rocks are exposed to weathering, erosion, and lithification?
A
metamorphic rock
B
igneous rock
C
sedimentary rock
D
foliated rock
20) Which of the following is not one of the means by which rocks can change form in the rock cycle?
A
crystallization and cooling
B
heat and pressure
C
weathering and erosion
D
burning and layering
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