Sedimentary Rock Quiz

What is sedimentary rock?

• A type of rock formed from melted minerals

• A type of rock formed from cooled magma

• A type of rock formed from compressed sediment

• A type of rock formed from volcanic activity

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Which of the following is NOT a type of sedimentary rock?

• Mudstone

• Basalt

• Sandstone

• Conglomerate

How is sedimentary rock formed?

• By cooling of lava

• By compression of sediment

• By melting of ice

• By volcanic eruptions

What process carries away tiny fragments of rock?

• Erosion

• Freezing

• Condensation

• Melting

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What are conglomerates made of?

• Tiny fragments

• Larger particles with minerals as cement

• Grains of sand

• Shells of sea creatures

What type of sedimentary rock is formed from sea creature shells?

• Granite

• Sandstone

• Mudstone

• Limestone

What happens to sediment over thousands of years?

• It freezes

• It compresses and bonds together

• It evaporates

• It melts

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Which of the following is a mineral-based sedimentary rock?

• Granite

• Obsidian

• Gypsum

• Basalt

What is the size range of sand grains in sandstone?

• 0.5 to 1 inch

• 0.002 to 0.08 inch

• 0.1 to 0.5 inch

• 1 to 2 inches

What happens when water evaporates in shallow bodies of water?

• It leaves behind minerals that harden into rock

• It causes earthquakes

• It forms igneous rock

• It creates volcanic eruptions

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