ES Chapt 3 Test Rock Cycle

ES Chapt 3 Test Rock Cycle

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Science

11th - 12th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of gastropods in sedimentary layers?

Back

Gastropods lived for a long time as they are found across multiple sedimentary layers, indicating their long existence in geological history.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What do ripple marks in sedimentary rocks indicate about their formation?

Back

Ripple marks suggest that the rocks formed along a beach or stream bed, where water movement created these patterns.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of rock is rhyolite?

Back

Rhyolite is an igneous rock that is typically light in color and has a high silica content.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the process called when rocks break into smaller pieces due to natural elements?

Back

The process is called weathering.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the primary sources of energy that drive Earth's rock cycle?

Back

The energy that drives Earth's rock cycle comes from Earth's interior and the sun.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define sedimentary rock.

Back

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

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is erosion?

Back

Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural forces such as wind or water.

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