Glencoe Physical Science with Earth Science, Florida Edition

Section 3: Sedimentary Rocks

Section Review Quiz

1.
Through what process does chemical sedimentary rock form?
A)cementation of sand
B)evaporation
C)compaction of clasts
D)condensation
2.
What does the term sand refer?
A)mineral composition
B)rock classification
C)grain size
D)quartz
3.
What two processes work together to form most sedimentary rocks?
A)compaction and cementation
B)compaction and evaporation
C)evaporation and cementaion
D)cementaion and porosity
4.
Which grain size is least likely to settle out of swift moving water?
A)gravel
B)clay
C)silt
D)sand
5.
Which is an example of a biochemical sedimentary rock?
A)sandstone
B)siltstone
C)basalt
D)limestone
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