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What type of rocks are formed from layers of sand, silt, dead plants, and animal skeletons?
What type of rocks are formed from layers of sand, silt, dead plants, and animal skeletons?
- Igneous rocks
- Sedimentary rocks (correct)
- Volcanic rocks
- Metamorphic rocks
Which scale is used to rate the magnitude of an earthquake?
Which scale is used to rate the magnitude of an earthquake?
- Mercalli Scale
- Geologic Scale
- Richter Scale (correct)
- Seismograph Scale
What device is used for measuring the movement of the earth and recording the strength of an earthquake?
What device is used for measuring the movement of the earth and recording the strength of an earthquake?
- Barometer
- Compass
- Thermometer
- Seismograph (correct)
Which type of rock is formed from other rocks that are changed by heat and pressure underground?
Which type of rock is formed from other rocks that are changed by heat and pressure underground?
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What does the Mercalli Scale describe in relation to earthquakes?
What does the Mercalli Scale describe in relation to earthquakes?
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