Rocks and the Rock Cycle — Unit test

Question 1

Which correctly lists three characteristics of minerals?

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solid, crystal structure, definite chemical composition

Question 2

Which process forms sedimentary rock in the rock cycle after sediments accumulate and combine?

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Sediments compact and cement together.

Question 3

How do oxbow lakes form?

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Rivers wear away banks until the bank is broken and the river flows straight.

Question 4

Which action would best help prevent groundwater erosion?

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building drains with outlets

Question 5

This is Mohs hardness scale.

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corundum, quartz, calcite, gypsum

Question 6

Which event can cause slumps, landslides, and mudflows to occur?

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earthquakes

Question 7

A loose pile of rocks and soil travels in a single large mass. The mass moves a short distance downhill.Which mass movement does this describe?

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slump

Question 8

Which event occurs after Earth’s surface experiences weathering?

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Wind carries sediments to a new location.

Question 9

Which statement is an example of an observation a scientist would make to classify a rock?

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A rock is larger than other rocks.

Question 10

What is the relationship between the rate at which molten material cools and a mineral's crystals?

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The slower the cooling, the larger the crystals.

Rocks and the Rock Cycle — Unit test Answers