Quiz #5 Earth's Materials Quizizz Review

What is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces called?

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Sedimentation

• Lithification

What are the three main types of rocks?

• Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

• Granite, limestone, and sandstone.

• Basalt, clay, and chalk.

• Quartzite, shale, and pumice.

What is the role of tectonic plates in rock formation?

• They can cause layers to form and change the structure of rocks.

• They prevent erosion of existing rocks.

• They are responsible for the color of rocks.

• They have no impact on rock formation.

What is the process by which metamorphic rocks are formed?

• Cooling & solidification

• Heat & pressure

• Erosion & sedimentation

• Melting & crystallization

What is the process of forming sedimentary rocks from sediments?

• Erosion and deposition

• Compaction and cementation

• Metamorphism

• Crystallization

What is the main characteristic of metamorphic rocks?

• They are formed under heat and pressure.

• They are formed from volcanic activity.

• They are formed from sedimentation.

• They are formed from the cooling of magma.

What type of rock forms from cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

• Sedimentary rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Igneous rock

• Volcanic rock

What happens when sediments are compacted and cemented together?

• New rock is formed on top of old rock.

• Sediments are washed away by water.

• Sediments turn into gas.

• Old rock is destroyed completely.

What is the significance of fossils found in sedimentary rocks?

• They provide evidence of past life and environmental conditions.

• They are used to date igneous rocks.

• They indicate the presence of oil and gas deposits.

• They are primarily composed of minerals.

What is the term for the heat and pressure that changes existing rocks into metamorphic rocks?

• Metamorphism

• Sedimentation

• Igneous Formation

• Erosion