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Sedimentary rocks

Quiz by Melissa Cheney

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  • Q1
    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of sedimentary rocks?
    They often contain fossils.
    b
    They are formed through volcanic activity.
    They can be organic or inorganic in origin.
    They are formed through the accumulation and lithification of sediments.
    30s
  • Q2
    Which process is responsible for the formation of sedimentary rocks?
    Metamorphism
    Volcanism
    c
    Tectonic activity
    Weathering and erosion
    30s
  • Q3
    Which of the following is a common example of a biochemical sedimentary rock?
    Limestone
    Conglomerate
    b
    Shale
    Sandstone
    30s
  • Q4
    Which of the following processes is responsible for the formation of cross-bedding in sedimentary rocks?
    Cementation
    d
    Depositional currents
    Compaction
    Weathering
    30s
  • Q5
    Which of the following is a common example of a chemical sedimentary rock?
    Basalt
    c
    Granite
    Rock salt
    Quartzite
    30s
  • Q6
    Which of the following is a process involved in the formation of sedimentary rocks?
    Volcanic eruption
    Crystallization
    b
    Subduction
    Compaction
    30s
  • Q7
    Which of the following is NOT a type of sedimentary rock?
    Granite
    c
    Shale
    Limestone
    Sandstone
    30s
  • Q8
    Which of the following is a common example of a clastic sedimentary rock?
    Breccia
    Marble
    Gypsum
    Quartzite
    Sandstone
    30s

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