Earth Science Geology, the Environment, and the Universe

Chapter 6: Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks

Multiple Choice Quiz

1
Symmetrical ripples are the result of sediments being moved __________.
A)in a circular direction
B)in a forward direction
C)in a forward direction up an incline
D)in a back-and-forth motion
2
What is the process called that changes sediments to sedimentary rocks?
A)lithification
B)erosion
C)weathering and metamorphism
D)solidification
3
What process reduces the pore space in sediments due to the weight of overlying sediments?
A)erosion
B)cementation
C)compaction
D)metamorphism
4
Pieces of preexisting rocks are called __________.
A)minerals
B)sediments
C)atoms
D)rocks
5
Which layer shown in the figure is most likely to be the oldest?
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A)a
B)b
C)c
D)unable to tell
6
What methods of transport typically deposit sorted sediments?
A)glaciers and water
B)water and wind
C)glaciers and wind
D)mass movement and water
7
Which of the following is an example of a fossil?
A)a leaf imprint
B)a dinosaur bone
C)a marine worm burrow
D)all of the above
8
Gravity, water, wind, and ice all are agents of __________.
A)cementation
B)erosion
C)compaction
D)lithification
9
A glacial deposit often is __________.
A)unsorted
B)cross-bedded
C)well-sorted
D)rippled
10
Sedimentary layers with distinct grain sizes progressing from larger to smaller are called __________.
A)layered deposits
B)glacial deposits
C)graded beds
D)unsorted deposits
11
A __________ ranges in grain size from 2 mm to 0.062 mm.
A)sand grain
B)silt grain
C)boulder
D)cobble
12
Metamorphic rocks with aligned minerals have a __________ texture.
A)distinct
B)compact
C)nonfoliated
D)foliated
13
What type of metamorphic rock is a result of increased pressure and temperature affecting large regions of Earth's crust?
A)regional metamorphism
B)hydrothermal metamorphism
C)contact metamorphism
D)foliated metamorphism
14
Rocks are classified as igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic based primarily on their ________ .
A)texture
B)crystal or grain size
C)process of formation
D)mineral composition
15
Limestone that is exposed to enough heat and pressure is transformed into _______ .
A)marble
B)slate
C)quartzite
D)gneiss
16
which type of metamorphism is most likely to be caused by a small intrusion of magma into dry rock material?
A)contact metamorphism
B)hydrothermal metamorphism
C)regional metamorphism
D)dynamothermal metamorphism
17
Most sedimentary rocks are formed by ____________ .
A)uplifting and melting
B)compaction and cementation
C)eruption of volcanoes
D)changes deep within Earth
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