G6 Earth Quiz

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Rocks in the Earth's crust are classified by the way that they are formed.
Complete these questions about rock formation. (Use words from the drop-down lists.
a) ( igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic ) rocks are formed when molten lava from a volcano cools down.
b( metamorphic, igneous, sedimentary ) rocks are made from grains of rock that are cemented (stuck) together.
c) ( igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary ) rocks are made when heat and pressure change other types of rocks.
d) ( sedimentary, igneous, metamorphic ) rocks are made of layers and often contain fossils.

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Weathering is:

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The diagram shows four different layers of sedimentary rock in a cliff.
Which layer of , A, B, C or D, is probably the oldest?

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Use the diagram of the Earth's layers to select the best answer.
Layer ( A, B, C, D ) is solid because of the extreme ( temperature, pressure )

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When magma reaches the Earth's surface and flows from volcanoes it is called lava.

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Which cycle is represented by the diagram?

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Which lists the soil particles from largest to smallest?

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Molten rock which reaches the Earth's surface is called

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Any trace of an ancient organism that has been preserved in rock is called a:

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The ______________ is a rigid layer of earth about 100 km thick.

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A soil's texture is determined by its:

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This type of rock forms from changing existing rock by heat and/or pressure.

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Revision quiz for KS3 Stage 7 Topic on the earth's structure, rocks & weathering.

G6 Earth Quiz

Weathering is:

The diagram shows four different layers of sedimentary rock in a cliff. Which layer of , A, B, C or D, is probably the oldest?

Use the diagram of the Earth's layers to select the best answer. Layer A B C D( A, B, C, D ) is solid because of the extreme temperature pressure( temperature, pressure )

When magma reaches the Earth's surface and flows from volcanoes it is called lava.

Which cycle is represented by the diagram?

Which lists the soil particles from largest to smallest?

Molten rock which reaches the Earth's surface is called

Any trace of an ancient organism that has been preserved in rock is called a:

The ______________ is a rigid layer of earth about 100 km thick.

A soil's texture is determined by its:

This type of rock forms from changing existing rock by heat and/or pressure.

After a metamorphic rock is exposed to weathering and erosion, and then compaction and cementation, what type of rock will it become?

Which is the preserved evidence of ACTIVITY of an organism?

Fossils are most likely to be found in:

The diagram shows four different layers of sedimentary rock in a cliff.
Which layer of , A, B, C or D, is probably the oldest?

Use the diagram of the Earth's layers to select the best answer.
Layer ( A, B, C, D ) is solid because of the extreme ( temperature, pressure )