Rock Test

Question 1

These rocks are formed over time of hardened layers of sediment such as sand, shells, and pebbles.

Answer 1

Sedimentary Rock

Question 2

These rocks are formed under the Earth’s surface from intense heat and pressure.

Answer 2

Metamorphic Rock

Question 3

These rocks are formed from magma or lava cooling and Harding.

Answer 3

Igneous Rock

Question 4

What is the difference between magma and lava?

Answer 4

Magma is inside the Earth and lava is when it reaches the surface.

Question 5

Define Weathering.

Answer 5

A PROCESS THAT BREAKS DOWN ROCK OVER TIME INTO SMALLER PIECES

Question 6

Define Erosion.

Answer 6

WEARING AWAY AND REMOVAL OF ROCK OR SEDIMENT

Question 7

Define deposition.

Answer 7

WHEN WATER, WIND OR ICE DEPOSITS ROCKS IN THE ICE INTO THE GROUND IN A NEW PLACE

Question 8

What are fossils.

Answer 8

Evidence of life in the past.

Question 9

Name Earth’s Layers from the outside to the inside.

Answer 9

crust
mantle
outer core
inner core

Question 10

How do you know which Earth layer is older?

Answer 10

The oldest one is the one farthest down.