Lithosphere Study Guide Review

How is extrusive igneous rock formed?

• By cooling of magma inside the Earth's surface

• By cooling of lava on the Earth's surface

• By accumulation and compaction of sediment

• By heat and pressure transforming existing rock

How is intrusive igneous rock formed?

• By cooling of magma inside the Earth's surface

• By cooling of lava on the Earth's surface

• By accumulation and compaction of sediment

• By heat and pressure transforming existing rock

How is sedimentary rock formed?

• By cooling of magma inside the Earth's surface

• By cooling of lava on the Earth's surface

• By accumulation and compaction of sediment

• By heat and pressure transforming existing rock

How is metamorphic rock formed?

• By cooling of magma inside the Earth's surface

• By cooling of lava on the Earth's surface

• By accumulation and compaction of sediment

• By heat and pressure transforming existing rock

What is weathering?

• The process of rocks breaking down due to water flow

• The process of rocks being transported by wind

• The process of rocks breaking down due to various factors like water, wind, and temperature changes

• The process of soil being eroded by natural forces

What is the difference between physical and chemical weathering?

• Physical weathering changes the chemical composition of rocks, while chemical does not

• Chemical weathering changes the chemical composition of rocks, while physical does not

• Physical weathering occurs only in cold climates, while chemical occurs in warm climates

• Chemical weathering is a rapid process, while physical weathering is slow

What is the difference between bedding and foliation?

• Bedding is the layering within rocks that occurs in sedimentary rocks, while foliation is the layering in metamorphic rocks

• Bedding is the layering within rocks that occurs in metamorphic rocks, while foliation is the layering in sedimentary rocks

• Bedding is caused by chemical weathering, while foliation is caused by physical weathering

• Bedding and foliation are both types of erosion features

How is soil formed?

• Through the cooling and solidification of lava

• Through the deposition of organic matter and weathering of rocks

• Through the melting and solidification of rocks

• Through the compaction of sand and gravel

How is soil abiotic?

• It contains living organisms and supports plant life

• It is composed of non-living elements like minerals and water

• It is a result of biodegradation of organic matter

• It is a living ecosystem by itself

How is soil biotic?

• It contains living organisms and supports plant life

• It is composed of non-living elements like minerals and water

• It is a result of biodegradation of organic matter

• It is a living ecosystem by itself