Earth's Surface and Rock Formation RETEACH Quiz

What type of rock is formed from the compaction and cementation of sediments over time?

• Igneous rock

• Sedimentary rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Volcanic rock

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Which process is primarily responsible for the formation of canyons?

• Wind erosion

• Water erosion

• Ice deposition

• Volcanic activity

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Identify the landform created by the deposition of sediments at the mouth of a river.

• Canyon

• Delta

• Sand dune

• Plateau

Describe how wind can lead to the formation of sand dunes.

• By eroding rocks and depositing the particles in layers

• By carrying and depositing sand particles in mounds

• By melting ice and creating depressions

• By causing volcanic eruptions

Which of the following is a fossil fuel formed from ancient plant material?

• Coal

• Sedimentary Rock

• Petroleum

• Natural Gas

Model the process of how a canyon is formed over time.

• By the accumulation of sediments

• By the erosion of rock by flowing water

• By the cooling of lava

• By the deposition of sand by wind

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How does ice contribute to the formation of landforms such as U-shaped valleys?

• By depositing sediments in layers

• By eroding rock through glacial movement

• By causing volcanic eruptions

• By compacting organic material

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How does water erosion affect the Earth's surface slowly?

• It only creates sand dunes

• It leads to the formation of canyons and deltas

• It has no impact on landform creation

• It only affects the formation of mountains

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Which type of erosion is most likely to create a U-shaped valley?

• Volcanic erosion

• Glacial erosion

• Water erosion

• Wind erosion

How does the process of sedimentation contribute to the formation of sedimentary rocks?

• By cooling magma

• By compacting and cementing sediments

• By melting ice

• By volcanic eruptions