5 Questions
Match the following types of rocks with their characteristics:
Igneous = Formed from cooled magma or lava Metamorphic = Changed from another type of rock under heat and pressure Sedimentary = Formed from compressed sediments Foliated = Characterized by layered or banded structure
Match the following types of erosion with their descriptions:
Abrasion = Wearing away of rocks through friction Attrition = Breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces Deflation = Removal of loose particles by wind Hydraulic action = Breaking down of rocks through water pressure
Match the following types of deposition with their descriptions:
Deltaic = Deposition of sediment at a river's mouth Glacial = Deposition of rocks through glacier movement Marine = Deposition of sediment in ocean water Tributary = Deposition of sediment at a river's confluence
Match the following types of weathering with their descriptions:
Chemical weathering = Breakdown of rocks through chemical reactions Exfoliation = Peeling of rocks into layers Mechanical weathering = Breakdown of rocks through physical forces Thermal weathering = Breakdown of rocks through temperature fluctuations
Match the following types of energy with their descriptions:
Light energy = Energy from the sun in the form of electromagnetic radiation Sound energy = Energy from vibrations in the air Thermal energy = Energy from heat transfer Kinetic energy = Energy from motion
Match the terms related to energy, rocks, and minerals with their correct definitions. This quiz covers sound energy, light energy, and Earth's processes like weathering, erosion, and deposition. Test your knowledge of these fundamental concepts in earth sciences.
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