Sedimentary Rock and Fossil Fuel Formation

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Using the information provided about the processes needed for sedimentary rock formation, which of the following is not true about sedimentary rock?

• Sedimentary rocks form in layers.
• Minerals and sediments are found in sedimentary rock.
• The formation of sedimentary rock requires intense heat.
• Sediments are pressed together during compaction.

Back

The formation of sedimentary rock requires intense heat.

Front

Which agent of change caused the desert rock arch formation in the image? Options: Wind, Water, Ice

Back

Wind

Front

What is required for the formation of fossil fuels but not needed for sedimentary rock formation?

Back

Decaying organic matter

Front

What process in the formation of fossil fuels does this model not show?

Back

Intense heat from deep below Earth's surface

Front

How did the dead organisms most likely change?

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Decaying organisms became oil due to heat and pressure.

Front

Which statement best describes erosion?

Back

Erosion is directly responsible for the transportation of sediments by wind, water, or ice.

Front

Why are fossil fuels most likely considered nonrenewable resources?

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They take millions of years to form.

Front

Which of the following is a renewable resource? Coal, Oil, Wind, Natural gas

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Wind

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What happens to nonrenewable resources once they are gone?

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They are gone forever.

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Characteristic of renewable resources?

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They can be replaced quickly or are always available.