Geology Quiz: Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
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Which type of sedimentary rock is formed from minerals that precipitate from water?

  • Clastic Sedimentary Rocks
  • Metamorphic Rocks
  • Chemical Sedimentary Rocks (correct)
  • Organic Sedimentary Rocks

    • What process primarily differentiates metamorphic rocks from other types of rocks?

  • Binding by minerals
  • Change due to heat and pressure (correct)
  • Formation from organic materials
  • Cooling of lava

    • What is a major characteristic of clastic sedimentary rocks?

  • They are composed mostly of marine organisms
  • They contain fossils
  • They are formed from rock fragments (correct)
  • They arise from high temperature conditions

    • Which metamorphic rock is formed from limestone?

    <p>Marble</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes the condition under which regional metamorphism occurs?

    <p>Due to tectonic forces over large areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following does NOT describe a physical change?

    <p>Burning wood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key reason why sedimentary rocks are significant?

    <p>They contain fossils and help to record past life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process is a part of the rock cycle?

    <p>Change of rocks from one type to another</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs during evaporation?

    <p>Particles gain energy and escape into the gas phase.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does condensation primarily involve?

    <p>Gas particles cooling and slowing down to form a liquid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes a solution?

    <p>A type of mixture where a solute dissolves in a solvent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary result of diffusion?

    <p>Particles of different substances mix evenly throughout a space.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which observation indicates a chemical change has occurred?

    <p>There is a permanent color change.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a chemical reaction?

    <p>New substances are created by rearranging atoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are reactants in a chemical reaction?

    <p>The original substances that undergo change.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes combustion?

    <p>The burning of materials with oxygen to release light and heat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary outcome of photosynthesis?

    <p>Oxygen gas and glucose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes respiration?

    <p>A series of chemical reactions that break down glucose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct definition of chemical weathering?

    <p>The gradual breaking down of rocks due to reactions with chemicals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the hierarchy of the body systems, what comes after tissues?

    <p>Organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ system is primarily responsible for removing waste from the body?

    <p>Excretory system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process involves breaking down food into smaller pieces without changing its chemical composition?

    <p>Mechanical digestion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first part of the digestive tract where digestion begins?

    <p>Mouth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes chemical digestion?

    <p>The complex food substances are broken into simpler chemicals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of incisors in the digestive process?

    <p>To bite off pieces small enough to chew</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does saliva assist in the digestion process?

    <p>It changes starch into glucose and moistens food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the epiglottis play during swallowing?

    <p>It prevents food from entering the windpipe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process occurs in the oesophagus to move food towards the stomach?

    <p>Peristalsis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long can food be stored in the stomach?

    <p>1-6 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is gastric juice primarily involved in during digestion?

    <p>Breaking down food and killing bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the sphincter muscle at the end of the oesophagus?

    <p>To separate the oesophagus from the stomach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of teeth is primarily responsible for grinding food?

    <p>Premolars and molars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of plasma in the blood?

    <p>Carry hormones and nutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the kidneys' filtration involves reabsorption of useful substances?

    <p>More than 90%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ is primarily responsible for processing nutrients and filtering toxins from the blood?

    <p>Liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggers the urge to urinate in the bladder?

    <p>When there is at least 300ml of urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the excretory system contribute to maintaining a healthy internal environment?

    <p>Through filtration and removal of waste products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of sphincter muscles in the urinary system?

    <p>Facilitate the passage of urine out of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What waste product is exhaled by the lungs during respiration?

    <p>Carbon dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about urine is correct?

    <p>It is a liquid waste product composed mainly of water and urea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of hemoglobin in red blood cells?

    <p>To transport oxygen to the body's cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs during the exhalation process in the respiratory system?

    <p>The diaphragm relaxes, pushing air out of the lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the respiratory system plays a role in filtering and warming air?

    <p>Nasal cavity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the waste product of cellular respiration that is exhaled from the lungs?

    <p>Carbon dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which blood components are primarily responsible for fighting infections?

    <p>White blood cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of capillaries in the circulatory system?

    <p>Facilitate the exchange of gases and nutrients between blood and tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the heart is true?

    <p>It is a muscular organ that pumps blood systematically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does mucus in the nasal cavity play?

    <p>It traps dust and pathogens from entering the lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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