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GSE Grade 6 Earth Science - S6E5 Diagnostic - Earth formation

Quiz by GADOE

Grade 6
Science
Georgia Standards of Excellence

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  • Q1
    How is the crust DIFFERENT from the other layers of the Earth?
    It is hotter.
    It is mostly liquid.
    It is under pressure.
    It is thinner.
    30s
    S6E5a
  • Q2
    Which most likely causes seafloor spreading?
    transform fault boundaries
    convergent boundaries
    earthquakes
    divergent boundaries
    30s
    S6E5f
  • Q3
    What process causes the formation of igneous rocks?
    Compaction & Cementation
    Heat & Pressure
    Melting of magma or lava
    Cooling of magma or lava
    30s
    S6E5c
  • Q4
    How would an Igneous Rock change to sediment?
    Heat & Pressure
    Melting of Magma or Lava
    Weathering & Erosion
    Cooling of Magma or Lava
    30s
    S6E5c
  • Q5
    We use the Moh's scale to test the _________________ of a mineral.
    color
    streak
    luster
    hardness
    30s
    S6E5b
  • Q6
    What is the difference between a mineral and a rock?
    rocks are big, minerals are little
    rocks are made up of minerals
    rocks have color, minerals are white
    minerals are made up of rocks
    30s
    S6E5b
  • Q7
    When waves move sand to settle on a new beach this is called...
    Deposition
    Sediment
    Erosion
    Weathering
    30s
    S6E5h
  • Q8
    The process of breaking down rock is called...
    Sediment
    Deposition
    Weathering
    Erosion
    30s
    S6E5e
  • Q9
    How does a delta form?
    Deltas form on the bank of a river when a glacier moves past.
    Deltas form on the banks of a river when water slows down and deposits sediments.
    Deltas form at the mouth of a river when water slows down and deposits sediment.
    Deltas form at the mouth of a river when wind deposits sand.
    30s
    S6E5d
  • Q10
    Scientists can determine the age of a layer of rock by
    comparing the size of one layer with other layers.
    identifying the minerals within it.
    studying how it has been affected by erosion.
    examining the fossils within it.
    30s
    S6E5g

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