1. Why Are Most Fossils Found in Sedimentary Rocks?
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1. Why are most fossils found in sedimentary rocks?
Sedimentary rocks are not very old.
Organisms live only in areas with sedimentary rock.
Organisms can be preserved in sedimentary rock.
Sedimentary rocks are found only at the surface of the ground.
2. Which process is most responsible for the formation of the Grand Canyon?
Scouring by continental glaciers.
Erosion by wind and water.
Eruptions by explosive volcanoes.
Cracking of Earth’s crust by earthquakes.
3. Which statement best describes how landforms are the result of changes to Earth’s
surface?
A delta is a mountain that forms when water erodes and deposits soil.
A sand dune is a fan-shaped feature that forms when ice weathers rocks.
A cave is a hollow place in the ground that forms when water and
minerals drip through rock layers.
A canyon is a steep-sided valley that forms when wind deposits large-sized
sediments.
4. Where would you be most likely to find geothermal energy resources?
in Earth’s crust
in moving air
in corn plants
in flowing water
5. A 5th grader wants to help her family conserve water. She has made a list of ideas.
Which of her ideas would best help her family save water?
Take baths instead of showers.
Turn off the water while brushing teeth.
Run only small loads in the washing machine.
Run the dishwasher when it is half full.
6. How is a delta most likely formed?
Glacier movement
Deposition of sediments
Earthquakes
Animals
7. All of the landforms on Earth are constantly changing shape. What is most
responsible for the changes in the landforms?
earthquakes
water erosion
pollution
oceans
8. Which statement describes the use of a renewable natural resource?
A home burns natural gas for heat.
A city burns coal to generate electricity.
A farmer plants different types of crops to protect the soil.
A construction crew builds an iron bridge.
9. Wind moves sand dunes by blowing sand grains into the air. Which of the following
increases the size of sand dunes?
Water running
Rocks shifting
Sunlight shining
Particles settling
10. Which process is most responsible for the formation ofa U shaped valley?
Scouring by continental glaciers.
Erosion by wind and water.
Eruptions by explosive volcanoes.
Cracking of Earth’s crust by earthquakes.
11. The freezing and thawing action of water affects a rock by –
transforming the rock into igneous rock.
chemically changing the rock.
gradually breaking down the rock into smaller pieces.
leaving behind sedimentary particles from evaporated solutions.
12. A rock was brought to school. The class found fossils of water plants and shells in
the rock. What does this tell us about the rock?
The rock needs to be washed off.
The rock was once at the bottom of the sea.
The rock is heavier than most rocks.
The rock is gray and brown.
13. The picture shows sand dunes. Which natural force most likely shaped this
landform?
Gravity
Rain
River
Wind
14. Which processes shaped the arch?
deposition and weathering
earthquake and flood
landslide and deposition
weathering and erosion
15. Which action most likely causes large rocks to become smaller pieces of rock?
Melting inside of Earth.
Weathering by wind and water.
Cementing by mud and minerals.
Being pressed between layers of soil.
16. People who live in “green” communities reduce their use of fossil fuel products.
What group is most negatively affected by “green” communities?
oil production workers
local restaurant owners
people who ride public transportation
people concerned about the environment
17. A river delta is an area where sediments are deposited. The sediments in the river
delta shown most likely come from -
Mountain range
Desert
Ocean floor
Coastline
18. Which sentence best describes the formation of sedimentary rock?
Lava erupts from a volcano, cools, and turns into hard rock
Small pieces of sediment settle and are cemented and pressed together.
Rock buried deep within the Earth changes under pressure to a new kind of rock.
Magma cools beneath the surface of the Earth, forming large rock crystals.
19. Suppose you found fossils of sharks and other fish in a nearby forest. What could
you infer about the history of the area from your discoveries?
The area was once a valley.
The area was once a desert.
The area was once an ocean.
The area was once covered by ice.
20. The finger-like formations in the cavern are called stalactites and stalagmites.
Which process most likely formed these stalactites and stalagmites?
Slow deposition of minerals
Fast erosion of soil
Fast rising of water
Slow cooling of air
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