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Sedimentary Geology Quiz

Question 1 of 5

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Sedimentary rocks can be formed through the process of...

Select one of the following:

  • Erosion and cementation only

  • Erosion, deposition and cementation only

  • Erosion and deposition only

  • Erosion, deposition, compaction and cementation

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Question 2 of 5

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Which one of the rocks below is an example of a sedimentary rock?

Select one of the following:

  • Limestone

  • Sandstone

  • Marble

  • Coal

Explanation

Question 3 of 5

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Which of the following is an organic sedimentary rock?

Select one of the following:

  • Basalt

  • Coal

  • Conglomerate

  • Sandstone

Explanation

Question 4 of 5

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Chalk is a type of what?

Select one of the following:

  • Coal

  • Quatzite

  • Limestone

  • Shale

Explanation

Question 5 of 5

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Ripple marks in rock are formed by what?

Select one of the following:

  • Moving wind or water

  • heating and cooling

  • Drying and shrinking

  • contact with magma

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