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Test Description: Earth science
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1) Fossils are imprints of ancient organisms and are found in what kind of rock?
A
Sedimentary
B
Metamorphic
C
Igneous
D
Diamonds
2) In a sedimentary rock column, how will you know which layer is the oldest?
A
It will be the layer on top.
B
It will be the layer on the bottom
C
It will be the layer with the biggest pieces of sediment.
D
It will be the layer that contains a fossil.
3) When magma or lava cools and hardens, it becomes this kind of rock.
A
Sedimentary
B
Igneous
C
Gold
D
Metamorphic
4) All of the following are true about the formation of metamorphic rock EXCEPT...
A
Metamorphic rock may have been an igneous or sedimentary rock at one time.
B
Metamorphic rock is formed by extreme heat and pressure.
C
Metamorphic rock is formed deep in the Earth's crust.
D
Metamorphic rock is formed in layers.
5) Which is the correct sequence of events in the formation of sedimetary rock?
A
Erosion, Weathering, Deposition, Cementation
B
Weathering, Erosion, Deposition, Cementation
C
Deposition, Weathering, Erosion, Cementation
D
Cementation, Deposition, Erosion, Weathering
6) Small pieces of weathered rock are called sediment. Which is NOT a sediment?
A
Clay
B
Sand
C
Water
D
Silt
7) All of the following are true about soil EXCEPT...
A
All soils are excellent at retaining water.
B
Soil is a habitat for many organisms.
C
Soil contains sediment from weathered rocks.
D
Soil contains both organic and inorganic components.
8) When two tectonic plates move apart or slide, they can cause a(n)
A
Stalactite
B
Earthquake
C
Fold mountain
D
Snowstorm
9) All of the following are formed by constructive forces (buildup) EXCEPT...
A
Mountains
B
Stalagmites
C
Gorges and trenches
D
Volcanoes
10) A student wants to find the masses of different sediments. What tool does he need?
A
Balance
B
Spring scale
C
Ruler
D
Graduated cylinder.
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