Sedimentary Rocks

Question 1

Which statement describes deposition?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: Deposition happens after weathering and erosion.

Question 2

Which process binds together sediment to form new rock?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: cementation

Question 3

Which main type of sedimentary rock forms from dead plant and animal material?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: organic

Question 4

Which two parts of sedimentary rock formation include the breakdown and carrying away of existing rock?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

D: erosion and weathering

Question 5

Which process moves small rock pieces during sedimentary rock formation?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: erosion

Question 6

Which processes contribute to the formation of chemical sedimentary rocks?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: Minerals dissolve and crystalize.

Question 7

Which main type of sedimentary rock forms from solutions?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: chemical

Question 8

The image shows an example of a sedimentary rock.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: visible rock fragments

Question 9

Which correctly lists three factors that contribute to weathering of rock?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: ice, water, wind

Question 10

Which process squeezes layers of sediment together?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: compaction

Sedimentary Rocks Answers