Geologic history and Earth Material

Geologic history and Earth Material

6th Grade

12 Qs

quiz-placeholder

Similar activities

Rock Cycle

Rock Cycle

6th Grade

17 Qs

6.10c Geology Rock cycle

6.10c Geology Rock cycle

6th - 8th Grade

14 Qs

Rock Cycle, weathering and erosion

Rock Cycle, weathering and erosion

6th Grade

15 Qs

Rocks Rock

Rocks Rock

4th - 6th Grade

15 Qs

Rock Types

Rock Types

6th - 8th Grade

15 Qs

Rocks and Minerals

Rocks and Minerals

6th - 8th Grade

16 Qs

6.10B Rock Classification Vocabulary

6.10B Rock Classification Vocabulary

6th Grade

10 Qs

The Rock Cycle

The Rock Cycle

6th - 8th Grade

15 Qs

Geologic history and Earth Material

Geologic history and Earth Material

Assessment

Quiz

Science

6th Grade

Medium

NGSS
MS-ESS1-4, MS-LS4-1, MS-ESS2-1

+2

Standards-aligned

Created by

Theresa Stevens

Used 7+ times

FREE Resource

12 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which rock type is typically formed by the cooling and solidification of lava or magma?


Sedimentary

Metamorphic

Igneous

Marble

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt


  • What type of rock is formed from the compaction and cementation of various particles, such as sand, silt, and clay?


Metamorphic

Sedimentary

Igneous

Basalt

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which rock type can be identified by its foliated layers and is often formed under high pressure and temperature conditions?


Metamorphic

Sedimentary

Igneous

Granite

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which rock type is most likely to contain fossils?


Metamorphic

Sedimentary

Igneous

Really old rocks

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term for igneous rocks that form below the Earth's surface?


Foliated

Extrusive

Clastic

Intrusive

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following rocks is formed by the alteration of pre-existing rocks by heat and pressure?


Metamorphic

Sedimentary

Igneous

Clastic

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the best evidence that part of a hill was once covered by water?

The top of a core sample would contain fossils of shells

The bottom of the core sample would be saturated with water

Aquatic fossils would be found near the bottom of the core sample

The top of the core sample would contain leafy plant material

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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?