Geology Quiz

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9th Grade
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Tom Temple
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the process called that involves the break-up of rock physically or chemically?
Erosion
Sedimentation
Weathering
Compaction
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the opposite of erosion?
Deposition
Weathering
Sedimentation
Erosion
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which feature is characterized by wavy patterns on sedimentary rocks?
Ripple marks
Foliation
Cleavage
Jointing
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the term used for the layering in sedimentary beds?
Bedding
Folding
Faulting
Erosion
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary characteristic of stratification in sedimentary rocks?
Parallel layers
Random layers
Vertical layers
Circular layers
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main factor that causes different types of bedding?
Changes in sediment supply
Changes in temperature
Changes in pressure
Changes in light
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In graded bedding, how does the particle size change?
It remains the same
It becomes progressively smaller toward the bottom
It becomes progressively larger toward the bottom
It varies randomly
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