Sedimentary Rock Classification Practice

Sedimentary Rock Classification Practice

Assessment

Flashcard

Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

Student preview

quiz-placeholder

43 questions

Show all answers

1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Sedimentary rocks are formed by

Back

Compacting and cementing

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the breaking down of rocks?

Back

Weathering

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is deposition?

Back

Pieces of sediment come to rest on a surface

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Small pieces of rock are also called

Back

sediment

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When the weight of new sediment layers is deposited on top of older layers

Back

compaction

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The process of layers become stuck together forming sedimentary rocks

Back

cementation

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Classify the sedimentary rock: Sandstone

Back

Clastic

Create a free account and access millions of resources

Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports
or continue with
Microsoft
Apple
Others
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
Already have an account?