STAAR- 5.7A- Sedimentary Rocks

Several layers of sedimentary rock are illustrated. They are in the same order as when they first formed. Which layer formed first?

• Rock Layer W

• Rock Layer X

• Rock Layer Y

• Rock Layer Z

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

What changes buried organic matter into fossil fuels?

• Industrial pollution

• Ocean currents

• Volcanic activity

• Heat and pressure

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Sedimentary rocks form when broken bits of other rock are deposited and then-

• buried and squeezed and cemented together

• melted by the heat of the Earth's core

• completely dissolved in salt water in the ocean

• used by humans as a natural resource

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Which number in the flow chart is NOT correct in describing the formation of sedimentary rock?

• Number 1

• Number 2

• Number 3

• Number 4

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which answer choice best explains how sedimentary rock becomes exposed over the years?

• from weathering and erosion

• from a hurricane

• from a tsunami

• none of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which example is like the process that leads to the formation of sedimentary rock?

• Blowing through a straw to move sand

• Putting three layers of clay on top of each other and pressing down on them with a force

• Crumbling a cookie

• Shaking a jar filled with rocks

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1