Amplify - Earth's Features - Chapter 2 Vocabulary

What is an environment?

• An environment is a place where only living things exist.

• An environment includes all the living and nonliving things in an area.

• An environment is a type of weather condition.

• An environment is a specific location without any organisms.

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What is the process of sediment turning into rock called?

• Metamorphism

• Weathering

• Lithification

• Crystallization

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What is a sedimentary rock?

• A type of rock formed from volcanic activity.

• A rock that is formed from the accumulation and compaction of sediment.

• A rock that is formed under high pressure and temperature.

• A type of rock that is primarily composed of crystals.

What type of rock is likely to form in slow-moving water?

• Sandstone

• Siltstone

• Limestone

• Granite

What happens to sediment to form rock layers?

• Sediment gets compacted by the sediment above it and cements together to form a layer of rock.

• Sediment is melted by heat and pressure to form magma.

• Sediment is washed away by water and never forms rock layers.

• Sediment is transformed into gas and escapes into the atmosphere.

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What is the difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

• Igneous rocks form from compressed sediment, while sedimentary rocks form from cooled magma or lava.

• Igneous rocks are formed by the erosion of other rocks, while sedimentary rocks are formed by volcanic activity.

• Igneous rocks form from cooled magma or lava, while sedimentary rocks form from compressed sediment.

• Igneous rocks are formed under high pressure, while sedimentary rocks are formed at low temperatures.

What is cementation in geology?

• The process of breaking down rocks into smaller particles.

• The process where minerals precipitate from water and fill the spaces between sediment grains, binding them together.

• The formation of new minerals from existing ones due to heat and pressure.

• The movement of sediment from one location to another by wind or water.

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What is a conglomerate rock?

• A type of igneous rock formed from volcanic activity.

• A type of sedimentary rock composed of rounded fragments of various sizes.

• A metamorphic rock that has undergone significant pressure and heat.

• A type of rock that is entirely made up of minerals without any fragments.

How do rocks provide information about past environments?

• Different sediment builds up in different environments, leading to the formation of different kinds of sedimentary rocks.

• Rocks are formed only in volcanic environments, which do not provide historical data.

• All rocks are the same and do not vary based on their environment of formation.

• Rocks can only provide information about the current environment, not the past.

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What is a fossil?

• A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of a once-living organism.

• A fossil is a type of rock formed from volcanic activity.

• A fossil is a living organism that has not yet died.

• A fossil is a modern animal that has adapted to its environment.

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