softish, easily weathered, particularly by acid rain
never contain fossils
consist of layers called magma
usually consist of microscopic grains
Which is TRUE about sedimentary rocks? [8h-30]
hard wearing, not easily weathered, even by acid rain
the red of sandstone is usually due to iron compounds
limestone consists of sulphate minerals
sandstone fizzes a lot with acid
Which is TRUE about sedimentary rocks? [8h-31]
hard wearing, not easily weathered, even by acid rain
the red of sandstone is usually due to calcium compounds
limestone is made of carbonate minerals
limestone does not readily fizz with acid
Which is TRUE about sedimentary rocks? [8h-32]
hard wearing, not easily weathered, even by acid rain
the red of sandstone is usually due to calcium compounds
limestone is made of nitrate minerals
limestone readily fizzes with acid
Which is TRUE about metamorphic rocks? [8h-33]
formed by heat and pressure on rocks
very porous
crystals usually jumbled
usually contain fossils
Which is TRUE about metamorphic rocks? [8h-34]
formed by heat and pressure on magma
not very porous
crystals usually jumbled
usually contain fossils
Which is TRUE about metamorphic rocks? [8h-35]
formed by heat and pressure on magma
very porous
crystals tend to aligned in layers
usually contain fossils
Which is TRUE about metamorphic rocks? [8h-36]
formed by heat and pressure on lava
very porous
crystals tend to very jumbled
rarely contain fossils
Which is TRUE about igneous rocks? [8h-37]
formed from cooled magma
slow cooling of lava makes small crystal grains
fast cooling of lava makes big crystal grains
soft and readily weathered
Which is TRUE about igneous rocks? [8h-38]
formed from the effects of heat and pressure on sedimentary rocks
slow cooling of lava makes big crystal grains
slow cooling of lava underground makes pumice stone
soft and readily weathered
Which is TRUE about igneous rocks? [8h-39]
formed from the effects of heat and pressure on metamorphic rocks
fast cooling of lava underground makes pumice stone
fast cooling of lava makes small crystal grains
soft and readily weathered
Which is TRUE about igneous rocks? [8h-40]
formed from the effects of heat and pressure on metamorphic rocks
slow cooling of lava underground makes pumice stone
formed from the effects of heat and pressure on sedimentary rocks
hard and not easily weathered
Which of the following is a sedimentary rock? [8h-41]
limestone
slate
basalt
schist
Which is a very weather resistant metamorphic rock? [8h-42]
limestone
slate
sandstone
granite
Which is an igneous rock formed from fast cooling lava pouring out into seawater? [8h-43]
limestone
slate
basalt
shale
Which is a sedimentary rock? [8h-44]
marble
slate
basalt
shale
Which is a metamorphic rock formed from the action of heat and pressure on limestone? [8h-45]
marble
granite
basalt
shale
Which is an igneous rock formed from molten magma cooling slowly in the Earth's crust? [8h-46]
marble
granite
mudstone
schist
Which is a sedimentary rock? [8h-47]
marble
granite
mudstone
basalt
Which is a metamorphic rock? [8h-48]
basalt
granite
mudstone
schist
Which is a sedimentary rock formed from eroded rock particles? [8h-49]
granite
marble
basalt
sandstone
Which describes the formation of a igneous rock? [8h-50]
molten magma or lava from deep in the Earth cooling in air, water or underground, to form new solid rock
weathered and eroded rock is transported by water or wind, and then deposited, buried and compressed in the Earth's crust
heat and pressure acting on a rock that already exists, often deep in the Earth's crust
Which describes the formation of a sedimentary rock? [8h-51]
molten magma or lava from deep in the Earth cooling in air, water or underground, to form new solid rock
weathered and eroded rock is transported by water or wind, and then deposited, buried and compressed in the Earth's crust
heat and pressure acting on a rock that already exists, often deep in the Earth's crust
Which describes the formation of a metamorphic rock? [8h-52]
molten magma or lava from deep in the Earth cooling in air, water or underground, to form new solid rock
weathered and eroded rock is transported by water or wind, and then deposited, buried and compressed in the Earth's crust
heat and pressure acting on a rock that already exists, often deep in the Earth's crust
Which description most closely matches a typical igneous rock? [8h-53]
usually a non-porous hard wearing rock with a variety of crystal sizes, some only visible under a microscope, never contain fossils
not usually porous and often shows a crystalline structure of layers of grains, sometimes contains distorted fossils due to effect of heat and pressure
softish, porous or crumbly rock, usually made from compacted grains of mineral material and often containing fossils
Which description most closely matches a typical metamorphic rock? [8h-54]
usually a non-porous hard wearing rock with a variety of crystal sizes, some only visible under a microscope, never contain fossils
not usually porous and often shows a crystalline structure of layers of grains, sometimes contains distorted fossils due to effect of heat and pressure
softish, porous or crumbly rock, usually made from compacted grains of mineral material and often containing fossils
Which description most closely matches a typical sedimentary rock? [8h-55]
usually a non-porous hard wearing rock with a variety of crystal sizes, some only visible under a microscope, never contain fossils
not usually porous and often shows a crystalline structure of layers of grains, sometimes contains distorted fossils due to effect of heat and pressure
softish, porous or crumbly rock, usually made from compacted grains of mineral material and often containing fossils
Below is a series of steps that produces a sedimentary rock like sandstone, but the steps are in the wrong order. (1) grains of rock moved by water (2) water squeezed out and the rock grains stick together (3) rocks are weathered and eroded (4) layers of sediment buried and compressed (5) grains of rock laid down as sediment Which is the correct sequence to show the sedimentary rock formation? [8h-56]
(1) (3) (2) (5) (4)
(4) (5) (1) (3) (2)
(5) (4) (1) (2) (3)
(3) (1) (5) (4) (2)
Which is a sedimentary rock formed from the harder shelly or skeletal mineral remains of sea creatures? [8h-57]
limestone
slate
basalt
sandstone
Which description corresponds to weathering? [8g-1]
breaking down rocks into smaller fragments
wearing away of a rock face or stonework of a building
moving rock fragments by water, wind or glacier
settling out of rock grains or stones
Which description corresponds to erosion? [8g-2]
breaking down rocks into smaller fragments
wearing away of a rock face or stonework of a building
moving rock fragments by water, wind or glacier
settling out of rock grains or stones
Which description corresponds to transportation? [8g-3]
breaking down rocks into smaller fragments
wearing away of a rock face or stonework of a building
moving rock fragments by water, wind or glacier
settling out of rock grains or stones
Which description corresponds to sedimentation? [8g-4]
breaking down rocks into smaller fragments
wearing away of a rock face or stonework of a building
moving rock fragments by water, wind or glacier
settling out of rock grains or stones
Which rock description is most likely to be that of the igneous rock granite? [8g-5]
larger crystals, many colours, close grained (non-porous), no fossils
usually white-grey-yellow, often fossils, porous
usually orange-red, porous, sometimes fossils
dark coloured, close grained, small crystals, no fossils
Which rock description is most likely to be that of the sedimentary rock limestone? [8g-6]
larger crystals, many colours, close grained (non-porous), no fossils
usually white-grey-yellow, often fossils, porous
usually orange-red, porous, sometimes fossils
dark coloured, close grained, small crystals, no fossils
Which rock description is most likely to be that of the sedimentary rock sandstone? [8g-7]
larger crystals, many colours, close grained (non-porous), no fossils
usually white-grey-yellow, often fossils, porous
usually orange-red, porous, sometimes fossils
dark coloured, close grained, small crystals, no fossils
Which rock description is most likely to be that of the volcanic igneous rock basalt? [8g-8]
larger crystals, many colours, close grained (non-porous), no fossils
usually white-grey-yellow, often fossils, porous
usually orange-red, porous, sometimes fossils
dark coloured, close grained, small crystals, no fossils
Which of these rocks will weather and erode away the slowest? [8g-9]
granite
limestone
sandstone
marble
Which of these rocks will weather and erode away the fastest? [8g-10]
granite
limestone
basalt
marble
Which of these rocks will weather and erode away the slowest? [8g-11]
marble
limestone
basalt
sandstone
Which of these rocks will weather and erode away the fastest? [8g-12]
marble
granite
basalt
sandstone
In general rocks can best be described as a? [8g-13]
mixture of minerals
mixture of elements
pure compound
pure element
In general rocks can best be described as a? [8g-14]
mixture of elements
mixture of compounds
pure compound
pure element
If a rock is carefully placed into water and a few tiny bubbles are seen to rise to the surface. This means the rock is likely to be? [8g-15]
igneous
metamorphic
large grained and porous
fine grained and non-porous
If a rock is carefully placed into water, no bubbles are seen to rise to the surface. This means the rock is likely to be? [8g-16]
sedimentary
very old
large grained and porous
fine grained and non-porous
Which is TRUE about 'acidified' water acting on rocks? [8g-17]
it is an example of chemical weathering
peaty soil water does not cause weathering
granite is eroded faster than limestone
nearly neutral water will not weather rocks
Which is TRUE about 'acidified' water acting on rocks? [8g-18]
it is an example of physical weathering
peaty soil water readily causes weathering
granite is eroded faster than limestone
nearly neutral water will not weather rocks
Which is TRUE about 'acidified' water acting on rocks? [8g-19]
it is an example of physical weathering
peaty soil water does not cause weathering
limestone is eroded faster than basalt rock
nearly neutral water will not weather rocks
Which is TRUE about 'acidified' water acting on rocks? [8g-20]
it is an example of physical weathering
peaty soil water does not cause weathering
limestone is eroded slower than basalt rock
ice can weather rocks
[8g-21] Freezing water can weather rocks in winter. Put the following sequence in the correct order. (1) water expands (2) water freezes (3) water runs into cracks (4) rock is cracked into pieces
(3) (2) (1) (4)
(2) (1) (4) (3)
(1) (2) (4) (3)
(3) (1) (2) (4)
[8g-22] Temperature changes can weather rocks. Put the following sequence in a possible correct order. (1) rock expands (2) rock cools down (3) rock layers crack (4) rock heats up (5) rock contracts
(3) (2) (1) (4) (5)
(4) (1) (3) (2) (5)
(1) (2) (4) (5) (3)
(5) (3) (1) (2) (4)
Which statement is TRUE about weathering due to plant growth? [8g-23]
it is a chemical form of weathering
the water running of the leaves is more acid than rain
root growth in a crack can cause the rock to crack
there will be more weathering due to the plant in winter
A lump of basalt was weighed before and after dipping into water. The experiment was repeated with a lump of sandstone. The sandstone produced bubbles and gained significant weight. The basalt produced no bubbles and weighed about the same. What can you say from the experiment? [8g-24]
the sandstone removed the dissolved air from the water
the basalt is made of large crystals
the basalt is more dense than sandstone
the sandstone is more porous than basalt
A lump of basalt was weighed before and after dipping into water. The experiment was repeated with a lump of sandstone. The sandstone produced bubbles and gained significant weight. The basalt produced no bubbles and weighed about the same. What can you say from the experiment? [8g-25]
air in the sandstone was displaced by water
the basalt is made of large crystals
the basalt is more dense than sandstone
the basalt is more porous than sandstone
A lump of basalt was weighed before and after dipping into water. The experiment was repeated with a lump of sandstone. The sandstone produced bubbles and gained significant weight. The basalt produced no bubbles and weighed about the same. What can you say from the experiment? [8g-26]
dissolved air in the water was absorbed by the basalt
the basalt is made of fine crystal grains with little space between them
the sandstone is more dense than basalt even though they both sink
the basalt is more porous than sandstone
Eroded rock material is often transported by flowing water. Which of the following statement is TRUE about this process? [8g-27]
it takes less energy to move bigger rocks because they have a bigger surface area
more deposition happens when the flow is faster
the further the rocks are transported, the smaller and rounder they become
larger rocks are transported further than smaller rock grains
Eroded rock material is often transported by flowing water. Which of the following statement is TRUE about this process? [8g-28]
it takes less energy to move bigger rocks because they have a bigger surface area
more deposition happens when the flow is faster
the further the rocks are transported, the smaller and more rougher they become
smaller rock grains are transported further than larger rocks
Eroded rock material is often transported by flowing water. Which of the following statement is TRUE about this process? [8g-29]
it takes less energy to move smaller rocks
more deposition happens when the flow is faster
the further the rocks are transported, the smaller and rougher they become
larger rocks are transported further than smaller rock grains
Eroded rock material is often transported by flowing water. Which of the following statement is TRUE about this process? [8g-30]
it takes more energy to move smaller rocks with a smaller surface area
more deposition happens when the flow is slower
the further the rocks are transported, the smaller and rougher they become
larger rocks are transported further than smaller rock grains
Which is TRUE about glaciers? [8g-31]
they consist of pure frozen water
they cannot move rocks without crushing them
they leave deep scars in rocks
they cause little erosion
Which is TRUE about glaciers? [8g-32]
they consist of pure frozen water
they cannot move rocks without crushing them
the ice is not hard enough to leave deep scars in rocks
they cause massive erosion
Which is TRUE about glaciers? [8g-33]
they consist of a mixture of ice, air bubbles and rock fragments
they cannot move rocks without crushing them
the ice is not hard enough to leave deep scars in rocks
they cause little erosion
Which is TRUE about glaciers? [8g-34]
they consist of a pure frozen water
they crush rocks and transport the fragments
the ice is not hard enough to leave deep scars in rocks
they cause little erosion
Eroded rock material is often transported by flowing water. Which of the following statement is TRUE about this process? [8g-35]
larger rocks are transported further than smaller rock grains
less deposition happens when the flow is slow
larger rock fragments settle out faster than smaller grains
there is a wide range of rock or pebble sizes when deposition happens
Eroded rock material is often transported by flowing water. Which of the following statement is TRUE about this process? [8g-36]
larger rocks are transported further than smaller rock grains
less deposition happens when the flow is slow
smaller rock fragments settle out faster than larger grains
there is a wide range of rock or pebble sizes when deposition happens
Which statement is TRUE about fossils? [8g-37]
they can be used to date rock formations
they tell us little about evolution of animal species
the deeper a fossil is the more recent it is
they cannot provide evidence for 'continental drift'
Which statement is TRUE about fossils? [8g-38]
they cannot be used to date rock formations
they tell us much about the evolution of animal species
the deeper a fossil is the more recent it is
they cannot provide evidence for 'continental drift'
Which statement is TRUE about fossils? [8g-39]
they cannot be used to date rock formations
they tell us little about evolution of animal species
the deeper a fossil is the older it is
they cannot provide evidence for 'continental drift'
Which statement is TRUE about fossils? [8g-40]
they cannot be used to date rock formations
they tell us little about evolution of animal species
the deeper a fossil is the more recent it is
they can provide evidence for 'continental drift'
Which is TRUE about rock formations? [8g-41]
sharp boundaries occur in rock formations when there is a time interval between deposition of sediments
you cannot get rock formations from the evaporation of seas
you cannot get rock formations from plant remains
the deeper a layer of rock the younger it is
Which is TRUE about rock formations? [8g-42]
sharp boundaries occur in rock formations when there is continuous deposition of sediment
you can get rock formations from the evaporation of seas
you cannot get rock formations from plant remains
the deeper a layer of rock the younger it is
Which is TRUE about rock formations? [8g-43]
sharp boundaries occur in rock formations when there is continuous deposition of sediment
you cannot get rock formations from the evaporation of seas
you can get rock formations from plant remains
the deeper a layer of rock the younger it is
Which is TRUE about rock formations? [8g-44]
sharp boundaries occur in rock formations when there is continuous deposition of sediment
you cannot get rock formations from the evaporation of seas
you cannot get rock formations from plant remains
the deeper a layer of rock the older it is
Which is TRUE about glaciers? [8g-45]
they can move rocks without crushing them
they consist of a pure ice or water
the ice is not hard enough to leave deep scars in rocks
they cause little erosion
Below are listed the % of the four most abundant gases in dry air. (Note: air always contains water vapour, the other gases make up 0.06% of dry air) Which % corresponds with the gas nitrogen? [8gh-103]
78%
21%
0.9%
0.04%
Below are listed the % of the four most abundant gases in dry air. (Note: air always contains water vapour, the other gases make up 0.06% of dry air) Which % corresponds with the gas oxygen? [8gh-104]
78%
21%
0.9%
0.04%
Below are listed the % of the four most abundant gases in dry air. (Note: air always contains water vapour, the other gases make up 0.06% of dry air) Which % corresponds with the gas argon? [8gh-105]
78%
21%
0.9%
0.04%
Below are listed the % of the four most abundant gases in dry air. (Note: air always contains water vapour, the other gases make up 0.06% of dry air) Which % corresponds with the gas carbon dioxide? [8gh-106]
78%
21%
0.9%
0.04%
Below are listed the four most abundant gases in dry air. (Note: air always contains water vapour and traces of other gases) Which gas is used in making fertilisers? [8gh-107]
nitrogen
oxygen
argon
carbon dioxide
Below are listed the four most abundant gases in dry air. (Note: air always contains water vapour and traces of other gases) Which gas is formed in fossil fuel combustion? [8gh-108]
nitrogen
oxygen
argon
carbon dioxide
Below are listed the four most abundant gases in dry air. (Note: air always contains water vapour and traces of other gases) Which gas is formed in the combustion of fossil fuels? [8gh-109]
nitrogen
oxygen
argon
water
Below are listed the four most abundant gases in dry air. (Note: air always contains water vapour and traces of other gases) Which gas is used by plants in photosynthesis? [8gh-110]
nitrogen
oxygen
argon
carbon dioxide
Below are listed the four most abundant gases in dry air. (Note: air always contains water vapour and traces of other gases) Which gas is formed by photosynthesis in plants? [8gh-111]
nitrogen
oxygen
argon
carbon dioxide
Below are listed the four most abundant gases in dry air. (Note: air always contains water vapour and traces of other gases) Which gas is chemically very unreactive? [8gh-112]
nitrogen
oxygen
argon
carbon dioxide
Which layer is the inner core? [8gh-113]
R
Q
P
S
Which layer is the outer core? [8gh-114]
R
Q
P
S
Which layer is the mantle? [8gh-115]
R
Q
P
S
Which layer is the crust? [8gh-116]
R
Q
P
S
Which statement matches a sedimentary type of rock? [8gh-117]
Formed from layers of sediment, and which can contain fossils.
Formed from cooled magma, with minerals arranged in crystals.
Formed from existing rocks exposed to heat and pressure over a long time.
Which statement matches an igneous type of rock? [8gh-118]
Formed from layers of sediment, and which can contain fossils.
Formed from cooled magma, with minerals arranged in crystals.
Formed from existing rocks exposed to heat and pressure over a long time.
Which statement matches a metamorphic type of rock? [8gh-119]
Formed from layers of sediment, and which can contain fossils.
Formed from cooled magma, with minerals arranged in crystals.
Formed from existing rocks exposed to heat and pressure over a long time.
In the short term, which of the following increases the biomass of the planet to 'lock up' carbon dioxide? [8gh-120]
photosynthesis in plants
anaerobic decay of organic matter
aerobic decay of organic matter
fossillisation
Which of the following produces the greenhouse gas methane? [8gh-121]
photosynthesis in plants
anaerobic decay of organic matter
aerobic decay of organic matter
fossil fuel burning
Which of the following 'lock ups' carbon dioxide over thousands of years? [8gh-122]
photosynthesis in plants
anaerobic decay of organic matter
aerobic decay of organic matter
fossillisation
Which of the following accounts for the steady rise of carbon dioxide concentration in the atmosphere? [8gh-123]
photosynthesis in plants
anaerobic decay of organic matter
aerobic decay of organic matter
fossil fuel burning
[8gh-124] Which of the following is NOT true?
the lower mantle is cracked into a number of sections called tectonic plates
tectonic plates float on the mantle and are moved around very slowly by huge convection currents of magma
volcanoes often occur at tectonic plate boundaries
earthquakes can happen when tectonic plates shift suddenly, often when clashing together
[8gh-125] Which of the following is NOT true?
the crust and upper part of the mantle are cracked into a number of sections called tectonic plates
tectonic plates float on the mantle and are moved around by earthquake activity
volcanoes often occur at tectonic plate boundaries
earthquakes can happen when tectonic plates shift suddenly, often when clashing together
[8gh-126] Which of the following is NOT true?
the crust and upper part of the mantle are cracked into a number of sections called tectonic plates
tectonic plates float on the mantle and are moved around very slowly by huge convection currents of magma
volcanoes only occur at tectonic plate boundaries
earthquakes can happen when tectonic plates shift suddenly, often when clashing together
[8gh-127] Which of the following is NOT true?
the crust and upper part of the mantle are cracked into a number of sections called tectonic plates
tectonic plates float on the mantle and are moved around very slowly by huge convection currents of magma
volcanoes often occur at tectonic plate boundaries
earthquakes can only happen when tectonic plates shift suddenly away from each other
[8gh-128] Rocks are made of a variety of chemicals called __1__. Sedimentary rocks show up as deposited, compressed and cemented layers called __2__. Metamorphic rocks are formed from existing rocks by the action of __3__ from the mantle and deep underground __4__. Igneous rocks are formed from cooled __5__. Slow cooling produces __6__ crystals like __7__ and fast cooling produces __8__ crystals like __9__. Choosing from: basalt, granite, heat, larger, lava, minerals, pressure, smaller, strata Which word is missing from ___(1)___?
basalt
granite
heat
larger
magma
minerals
pressure
smaller
strata
[8gh-129] Rocks are made of a variety of chemicals called __1__. Sedimentary rocks show up as deposited, compressed and cemented layers called __2__. Metamorphic rocks are formed from existing rocks by the action of __3__ from the mantle and deep underground __4__. Igneous rocks are formed from cooled __5__. Slow cooling produces __6__ crystals like __7__ and fast cooling produces __8__ crystals like __9__. Choosing from: basalt, granite, heat, larger, lava, minerals, pressure, smaller, strata Which word is missing from ___(2)___?
basalt
granite
heat
larger
magma
minerals
pressure
smaller
strata
[8gh-130] Rocks are made of a variety of chemicals called __1__. Sedimentary rocks show up as deposited, compressed and cemented layers called __2__. Metamorphic rocks are formed from existing rocks by the action of __3__ from the mantle and deep underground __4__. Igneous rocks are formed from cooled __5__. Slow cooling produces __6__ crystals like __7__ and fast cooling produces __8__ crystals like __9__. Choosing from: basalt, granite, heat, larger, lava, minerals, pressure, smaller, strata Which word is missing from ___(3)___?
basalt
granite
heat
larger
magma
minerals
pressure
smaller
strata
[8gh-131] Rocks are made of a variety of chemicals called __1__. Sedimentary rocks show up as deposited, compressed and cemented layers called __2__. Metamorphic rocks are formed from existing rocks by the action of __3__ from the mantle and deep underground __4__. Igneous rocks are formed from cooled __5__. Slow cooling produces __6__ crystals like __7__ and fast cooling produces __8__ crystals like __9__. Choosing from: basalt, granite, heat, larger, lava, minerals, pressure, smaller, strata Which word is missing from ___(4)___?
basalt
granite
heat
larger
magma
minerals
pressure
smaller
strata
[8gh-132] Rocks are made of a variety of chemicals called __1__. Sedimentary rocks show up as deposited, compressed and cemented layers called __2__. Metamorphic rocks are formed from existing rocks by the action of __3__ from the mantle and deep underground __4__. Igneous rocks are formed from cooled __5__. Slow cooling produces __6__ crystals like __7__ and fast cooling produces __8__ crystals like __9__. Choosing from: basalt, granite, heat, larger, lava, minerals, pressure, smaller, strata Which word is missing from ___(5)___?
basalt
granite
heat
larger
magma
minerals
pressure
smaller
strata
[8gh-133] Rocks are made of a variety of chemicals called __1__. Sedimentary rocks show up as deposited, compressed and cemented layers called __2__. Metamorphic rocks are formed from existing rocks by the action of __3__ from the mantle and deep underground __4__. Igneous rocks are formed from cooled __5__. Slow cooling produces __6__ crystals like __7__ and fast cooling produces __8__ crystals like __9__. Choosing from: basalt, granite, heat, larger, lava, minerals, pressure, smaller, strata Which word is missing from ___(6)___?
basalt
granite
heat
larger
magma
minerals
pressure
smaller
strata
[8gh-134] Rocks are made of a variety of chemicals called __1__. Sedimentary rocks show up as deposited, compressed and cemented layers called __2__. Metamorphic rocks are formed from existing rocks by the action of __3__ from the mantle and deep underground __4__. Igneous rocks are formed from cooled __5__. Slow cooling produces __6__ crystals like __7__ and fast cooling produces __8__ crystals like __9__. Choosing from: basalt, granite, heat, larger, lava, minerals, pressure, smaller, strata Which word is missing from ___(7)___?
basalt
granite
heat
larger
magma
minerals
pressure
smaller
strata
[8gh-135] Rocks are made of a variety of chemicals called __1__. Sedimentary rocks show up as deposited, compressed and cemented layers called __2__. Metamorphic rocks are formed from existing rocks by the action of __3__ from the mantle and deep underground __4__. Igneous rocks are formed from cooled __5__. Slow cooling produces __6__ crystals like __7__ and fast cooling produces __8__ crystals like __9__. Choosing from: basalt, granite, heat, larger, lava, minerals, pressure, smaller, strata Which word is missing from ___(8)___?
basalt
granite
heat
larger
magma
minerals
pressure
smaller
strata
[8gh-136] Rocks are made of a variety of chemicals called __1__. Sedimentary rocks show up as deposited, compressed and cemented layers called __2__. Metamorphic rocks are formed from existing rocks by the action of __3__ from the mantle and deep underground __4__. Igneous rocks are formed from cooled __5__. Slow cooling produces __6__ crystals like __7__ and fast cooling produces __8__ crystals like __9__. Choosing from: basalt, granite, heat, larger, lava, minerals, pressure, smaller, strata Which word is missing from ___(9)___?
basalt
granite
heat
larger
magma
minerals
pressure
smaller
strata
KS3 Science-Chemistry Quiz questions 8G on SEDIMENTARY ROCKS, formation, fossils, physical weathering, chemical weathering, erosion for AQA, Edexcel and OCR pre-gcse courses KS3 science online KS3 chemistry practice revision questions for KS3 chemistry unit tests or summer exam papers up to higher level KS3 science chemistry for AQA KS3 science-chemistry courses and Edexcel and OCR KS3 science-chemistry courses QUIZ 8G Rocks and explaining weathering and erosion Questions on properties of rocks, chemical weathering and physical weathering, transport of sediment, formation of sedimentary rocks and the importance of fossils Doc Brown's KS3 Science-Chemistry Quiz questions 8H on THE ROCK CYCLE, the formation and properties of sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks for AQA, Edexcel and OCR pre-gcse courses KS3 science online KS3 chemistry practice revision questions for KS3 chemistry unit tests or summer exam papers up to higher level KS3 science chemistry for AQA KS3 science-chemistry courses and Edexcel and OCR KS3 science-chemistry courses QUIZ 8H The Rock Cycle Questions on the formation of, and differences between, types of rock, comparing the properties of sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks and how they are formed in the Rock Cycle, sandstone and limestone formation, slate, basalt, shale, marble, granite rock formation questions on the carbon cycle, plate tectonics, composition of Earth's atmosphere US grade 6 science US grade 7 science US grade 8 science