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6th Grade - Earth Science Part 2
6th Grade - Earth Science Part 2
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An #earth #science review game for #grade6
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1
Match the process that explains the type of rock: Magma to Igneous Rock
Process: pressure, compaction and cementation
Process: weathering and erosion
Process: extreme temperature and pressure
Process: cooling
2
According to the picture of the rock cycle,
heat & pressure
represents which numbered arrow?
3
2
4
1
3
Erosion and deposition play roles in the formation of what kind of rock?
Foliated Rock
Sedimentary Rock
Igneous Rock
Metamorphic Rock
4
These are the 4 main ingredients in soil.
dirt, clay, sand, dead things
weather-eroded rock, water, air, organic material
water, air, organic material, clay
weather-eroded rock, water, air,dirt
5
Sandy soil is composed of loose grains that are said to be this size...
medium
small
extra small
large
6
What is the smallest type of particle size found in soil?
silt
gravel
clay
sand
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what is the largest particle size found in soil?
clay
silt
sand
gravel
8
This is the order in which particles would settle in the bottom of a jar (first to last).
clay, sand, silt
sand, silt, clay
clay, silt, sand
silt, clay, sand
9
Waves, wind, water & glacier movement are examples of this (these) agents of change.
weathering
deposition
erosion
erosion & deposition
10
What is the source for the mineral material found in soil?
weather-eroded rock
rain water
atmosphere
organic material
11
What can be concluded about this area?
this area was once covered by salt water
the sandstone layer came first
this area was once a swamp
all of the above
12
This is the rock type that is formed deep underground from heat & pressure.
metamorphic rock
sedimentary rock
fossil rock
igneous rock
13
The matter from living & dead plants, animals, bacteria & fungi that makes up part of the soil
abiotic material
weather eroded rock
inorganic material
organic material
14
Things in the soil that were once living are called
organic
both organic& biotic
biotic
neither organic nor biotic
15
The process by which one kind of rock can be turned into another over millions of years is ...
Deposition
Rock Cycle
Erosion
Cementation
16
What could have caused the fault line in layers A & Z?
diverging tectonic plates
all of the above
transforming tectonic plates
converging tectonic plates
17
The way that rocks are stacked with oldest rocks & fossils near bottom & youngest near the top
fossilization
all of the above
foliation
stratification
18
All of the following changes of rocks occur on or near the Earth’s surface except…
Compaction
Deposition
Weathering
Melting
19
Match the process that explains the type of rock: sedimentary to metamorphic
process: weathering & erosion
process: extreme heat & pressure
process: pressure, compaction, & cementation
process: cooling
20
Which of the following processes will produce igneous rocks?
Earthquake activity
Erosion of surface rocks
Depositing sediments
Volcanic action
21
Geologists conclude that the rounded tops of the of the Appalachian Mtns indicate...
They have been weathering for a long time
The mountains are not changing
The mountains are made of soft rock
The mountains formed recently
22
How can weathering lead to erosion and the formation of soil & sediment?
Breaking down rocks down into smaller pieces.
Sweeping away rocks and sand grains by wind or water.
Dropping off rocks and sand grains in new locations.
23
Match the process that explains the type of rock: sediments to sedimentary rock
process: compaction & cementation
process: sedimentation
process: deposition
process: weathering & erosion
24
This is the rock type that forms when sediments are pressed and cemented together.
metamorphic rock
sedimentary rock
igneous rock
foliated rock
25
Which layer contains the youngest rocks & fossils?
A
D
Q
Z
26
This is how scientists describe the change of organisms over time.
simple to complex organisms
they haven't changed
they have stayed the same over time
complex to simple organisms
27
Fossils provide evidence of
how the environmental conditions have changed over time
how the climate has changed over time
how organisms have changed over time
all of the above
28
The process that “glues” sediments together is...
sedimentation
deposition
cementation
compaction
29
The process that presses sediments together is...
compaction
deposition
sedimentation
cementation
30
Which layer came first?
sandstone
soil
limestone
clay
31
Soil is a mixture of...
eroded rock, organic matter, water & air
plants, animals, dirt, & minerals
layered sediment, sand, rocks, & air
clay, sand, silt, & gravel
32
Minerals, clay, silt & sand make up this part of soil
decomposed organic material
air
weather-eroded rock
water
33
Lichens growing on rocks & producing weak acid that wears away rocks is an example if this
mechanical weathering
compacted weathering
chemical weathering
physical weathering
34
which layer contains the oldest rocks and fossils?
D
Z
L
Q
35
According to the picture of the rock cycle,
cooling
represents which numbered arrow?
1
3
2
4
36
These are factors such as climate and availability of resources which have changed over time
organic material
geologic time
environmental conditions
fossils
37
The rock cycle shows that each type of rock can...
provide materials to make other rocks
form other rocks
be changed by forces at Earth's surface
all of the above
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What is the process responsible for earth’s layers becoming exposed for scientists to observe
Evolution
Depositon
Foliation
Erosion
