WED and the Rock Cycle Mock Test

Front

What are the two processes responsible for changing sediments into sedimentary rock?

Back

Compaction and cementation.

Front

What geologic process is needed for sedimentary rock to turn into metamorphic rock?

Back

Heating under pressure.

Front

What are examples of erosion and deposition caused by gravity?

Back

Landslides, rockfalls, and creep.

Front

List the steps of sedimentary rock formation in order.

Back

1. Weathering and erosion break down large rocks into sediment. 2. Wind and water move and help the sediment particles collected. 3. Particles are compacted and cemented into new sedimentary rock.

Front

What geologic process is needed for sedimentary rock to turn into sediment?

Back

Weathering.

Front

Define sedimentary rock.

Back

Sedimentary rock is a type of rock formed by the accumulation and consolidation of mineral and organic particles, often in layers.

Front

What role does weathering play in the rock cycle?

Back

Weathering breaks down rocks into smaller particles, which can then be transported and eventually form sedimentary rocks.

Front

Explain the process of cementation in sedimentary rock formation.

Back

Cementation is the process where dissolved minerals precipitate from water and fill the spaces between sediment particles, binding them together.

Front

What is metamorphism in the context of the rock cycle?

Back

Metamorphism is the process by which existing rocks are transformed into metamorphic rocks through heat, pressure, and chemically active fluids.

Front

What is the difference between erosion and deposition?

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Erosion is the process of transporting sediment from one location to another, while deposition is the accumulation of sediment in a new location.