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What material is typically deposited on lake or sea floors to form sedimentary rocks?
What material is typically deposited on lake or sea floors to form sedimentary rocks?
Which mineral is commonly identified using a drop of acid?
Which mineral is commonly identified using a drop of acid?
What is the primary process that changes an existing rock into a metamorphic rock?
What is the primary process that changes an existing rock into a metamorphic rock?
What type of rock forms from cooled molten rock?
What type of rock forms from cooled molten rock?
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What type of geological activity is associated with the formation of igneous rocks?
What type of geological activity is associated with the formation of igneous rocks?
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What is the common composition of shale due to its formation process?
What is the common composition of shale due to its formation process?
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Which process can squeeze shale into a new rock type?
Which process can squeeze shale into a new rock type?
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What is molten rock deep within the Earth commonly referred to as?
What is molten rock deep within the Earth commonly referred to as?
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What process occurs when magma or lava cools down?
What process occurs when magma or lava cools down?
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What determines the color of igneous rocks, particularly those with quartz?
What determines the color of igneous rocks, particularly those with quartz?
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Which of the following igneous rocks is formed from slowly cooling magma?
Which of the following igneous rocks is formed from slowly cooling magma?
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What characteristic is noted about pumice compared to other igneous rocks?
What characteristic is noted about pumice compared to other igneous rocks?
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Which igneous rock is typically associated with recent lava flows?
Which igneous rock is typically associated with recent lava flows?
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What happens to the crystal size of minerals in rocks when magma cools quickly at the surface?
What happens to the crystal size of minerals in rocks when magma cools quickly at the surface?
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Which type of minerals is associated with lighter colored igneous rocks?
Which type of minerals is associated with lighter colored igneous rocks?
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How are the flow patterns seen in basalt indicative of its formation?
How are the flow patterns seen in basalt indicative of its formation?
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What is the primary chemical change that occurs in calcite when subjected to acidic water?
What is the primary chemical change that occurs in calcite when subjected to acidic water?
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Which of the following best describes the physical change that happens to rocks due to temperature fluctuations?
Which of the following best describes the physical change that happens to rocks due to temperature fluctuations?
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What is the result of water freezing in the cracks of rocks?
What is the result of water freezing in the cracks of rocks?
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What is one of the primary sources of acids that contribute to the weathering of rocks?
What is one of the primary sources of acids that contribute to the weathering of rocks?
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Which mineral is noted for being especially prone to weathering due to its reaction with acids?
Which mineral is noted for being especially prone to weathering due to its reaction with acids?
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What phenomenon can be heard in the mountains at night due to temperature changes?
What phenomenon can be heard in the mountains at night due to temperature changes?
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What process describes the change of rocks into clay due to temperature effects?
What process describes the change of rocks into clay due to temperature effects?
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What effect do temperature fluctuations have on rocks in mountainous areas?
What effect do temperature fluctuations have on rocks in mountainous areas?
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What primarily shapes valleys in the headwater tract?
What primarily shapes valleys in the headwater tract?
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What is created as the river slows down and widens in the middle tract?
What is created as the river slows down and widens in the middle tract?
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What happens to the series of older flood plains as the river curves change?
What happens to the series of older flood plains as the river curves change?
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What feature is formed when flowing rivers break down rock fragments?
What feature is formed when flowing rivers break down rock fragments?
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What is a consequence of the river reaching the sea?
What is a consequence of the river reaching the sea?
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Which layer of the Earth is described as the solid outer layer that includes crust rocks?
Which layer of the Earth is described as the solid outer layer that includes crust rocks?
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What primarily defines the character of the coastal tract of a river?
What primarily defines the character of the coastal tract of a river?
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What is the focus of seismology?
What is the focus of seismology?
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What type of landform is created by sediment deposited at the river mouth?
What type of landform is created by sediment deposited at the river mouth?
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Which options correctly represent the metals found in the outer core?
Which options correctly represent the metals found in the outer core?
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Which term describes the silted areas that can form during floods and become cut off from the main river channel?
Which term describes the silted areas that can form during floods and become cut off from the main river channel?
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What is the primary result of weathering?
What is the primary result of weathering?
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Which of the following is an example of physical weathering?
Which of the following is an example of physical weathering?
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Which phrase best describes a floodplain?
Which phrase best describes a floodplain?
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Erosion can primarily be caused by which of the following?
Erosion can primarily be caused by which of the following?
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Which of these best describes 'sediments'?
Which of these best describes 'sediments'?
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Study Notes
Igneous Rocks
- Igneous rocks are formed from molten rock, either magma or lava.
- Magma cools slowly underground, allowing large crystals to form.
- Lava cools quickly on the surface, resulting in small crystals that are difficult to see.
- Granite is an igneous rock with large crystals and a light color due to high quartz content.
- Basalt is a dark-colored igneous rock with microscopic crystals.
- Pumice is a light-colored igneous rock that floats, and is formed by volcanic gases creating bubbles in the lava.
Sedimentary Rocks
- Sedimentary rocks form from layers of sediment deposited over time.
- Sedimentary rocks can contain fossils.
- Shale is a sedimentary rock formed from silt, clay, or mud.
- Sandstone is a sedimentary rock formed from sand.
- Limestone is a sedimentary rock formed from calcium carbonate.
Metamorphic Rocks
- Metamorphic rocks are formed when existing rocks are changed by heat and/or pressure.
- Heat and pressure can change sandstone into quartzite.
- Shale can be pressured into a new rock type with different mineral content.
- Metamorphic rocks can form due to tectonic activity, such as the formation of mountain ranges.
Minerals
- The most common mineral on Earth is quartz.
- Quartz is hard and glass-like.
- Calcite is another common mineral that fizzes when in contact with a drop of acid.
- Minerals can be identified by their hardness, crystal shape, and color.
Weathering
- Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks.
- Weathering can be physical or chemical.
- Physical weathering is caused by temperature changes, freezing water, or wind.
- Chemical weathering is caused by acid rain, oxygen, or other chemicals.
- Limestone caves form when water containing dissolved acid dissolves away calcite.
Erosion
- Erosion is the process of transporting weathered rock fragments.
- Erosion is caused by wind, water, or ice.
- The transported rock fragments are called sediments.
- Sediments are deposited in a new location, often forming sedimentary rocks.
Earth's Layers
- The Earth has several layers.
- The crust is the solid outer layer of the Earth.
- The mantle is a layer of hot, dense rock below the crust.
- The outer core is a liquid layer of iron and nickel.
- The inner core is a solid ball of iron and nickel.
Rivers
- Rivers form valleys as they flow through mountains.
- Rivers meander as they flow through the middle tract of their course.
- Rivers deposit sediment as they slow down and enter the coastal tract.
- Deltas are fan-shaped structures formed by deposited sediment at a river's mouth.
- Estuaries are tidal inlets formed when a river nears the sea.
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Test your knowledge on igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. This quiz covers their formation processes, characteristics, and examples, such as granite, basalt, and limestone. Perfect for geology students and enthusiasts alike!
