Science Quiz

Question 0

Weathering is when

Answer 0

Rocks are broken down into smaller sediments

Question 1

What are the 3 types of rocks

Answer 1

Igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary

Question 2

If sedimentary rock undergoes enough heat and pressure to form crystals, which type of rock will it change into

Answer 2

Metamorphic

Question 3

Convergent boundaries

Answer 3

➡️⬅️ forms volcanoes and mountains

Question 4

Divergent

Answer 4

⬅️➡️ ridge volcanoes and valleys

Question 5

Transform

Answer 5

⬆️⬇️ can cause earthquake

Question 6

What is sea-floor spreading? Is crust created or destroyed?

Answer 6

New areas of oceanic crust. Crust is created.

Question 7

What are the 4 layers of the earth

Answer 7

Crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core

Question 8

Where do convection currents take place

Answer 8

Mantle

Question 9

Law of superposition

Answer 9

States that as long as layers of soil are undisturbed the oldest layer will be on the bottom and the newest layer will be on the top

Question 10

Stratigraphy

Answer 10

Oldest method that archeologists use to date artifacts

Question 11

Law of original horizontality

Answer 11

All sedimentary rocks are deposited flat initially. If you find them at a angle they have been moved

Question 12

Law of crossing-cutting relationships

Answer 12

Igneous rocks or fault that cut into other rocks are the youngest