Geology Test

Which process is shown in these pictures?

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

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Stalactites and stalagmites are formed when . .

• water erodes the rest of the rock away creating the stalactites and stalagmites

• wind weathers the rest of the rock away creating the stalactites and stalagmites

• water drips slowly into the cave leaving mineral deposits behind when the water evaporates creating the stalactites and stalagmites

• ice wedging breaks rocks creating stalactites and stalagmites

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The sedimentary rock sandstone is formed when rock is weathered, eroded and deposited to form sediment. The sediment is then __________ and ___________ to form sandstone

• melted and cooled

• exposed to great heat and pressure

• compacted and cemented

• dissolved and crystalized

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Which layer would be the oldest?

• siltstone

• sandstone

• conglomerate

• mudstone

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Scientist that studies rocks and the history of Earth.

• Paleontologist

• Geologist

• Meteorologist

• Climatologist

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The branch of science involving the physical composition and history of the planet. 

• Geology 

• Biology 

• Math 

• Chemistry 

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Formed by heat and pressure

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Extrusive Igneous

• Intrusive Igneous

Examine the image of a rock collected and studied by scientists. Which question can scientists answer by examining the composition of the rock?

• When will the next volcanic eruption occur in the region where the rock was collected?

• When will the next earthquake occur in the region where the rock was collected?

• How has Earth’s surface changed over time in the region where the rock was collected?

• How has Earth’s climate changed over time in the region where the rock was collected?

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What is letter G?

• Heat and pressure

• Cooling

• Deposition, Compaction, Cementation

• Weathering and erosion

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Which type of soil retains water the best?

• sand

• potting soil

• gravel

• clay