QUESTION 1 Lithification results from _____ oxidation and dissolution of existin

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QUESTION 1

Lithification results from _____

oxidation and dissolution of existing rocks

compaction and cementation of sediments

cooling and solidification of magma

erosion and deposition of sediment

QUESTION 2

Oxidation results from

the loss or removal of electrons from elements in a mineral.

the gaining of electrons in elements in a mineral.

water molecules inserting themselves into crystalline structures.

the removal of oxygen from crystal structures.

QUESTION 3

The primary mechanism involved in frost wedging is

the fracture of rocks as they freeze and thaw.

the fracturing of rocks that results from the release of overlying pressure.

the expansion of ice as water freezes.

the contraction of ice as water freezes.

QUESTION 4

_____weathering break rocks into smaller pieces, whereas ____ weathering alters the composition by adding or removing atoms or ions.

QUESTION 5

During metamorphism, ___ enhances ion migration and recrystallization.

water

air

petroleum

lichens

QUESTION 6

The layered arrangement of sediments or sedimentary rocks is called _______. ______ has small layers that are inclined with respect to the larger stratum, and forms from dunes or ripple marks.

QUESTION 7

The primary mineral constituent of limestone is ____.

halite

quartz

agate

calcite

QUESTION 8

Which of the following is true about sedimentary rocks?

They contain fossils and clues about Earth's history.

They can be economically important

They cover about 75% of the continents

They result from the lithification of pre-existing sediments.

All of the above.

QUESTION 9

Which of the following is the correct order of increasing metamorphism?

slate, phyllite, schist, and gneiss

phyllite, slate, schist, and gneiss

gneiss, schist, phyllite, and slate

slate, marble, phyllite, schist, and gneiss.

QUESTION 10

Thick deposits of these chemical sedimentary rocks can be formed as a lake or inland sea dries up.

Evaporites

Coal

Limestone

Chert

QUESTION 1

Lithification results from _____

oxidation and dissolution of existing rocks

compaction and cementation of sediments

cooling and solidification of magma

erosion and deposition of sediment

QUESTION 2

Oxidation results from

the loss or removal of electrons from elements in a mineral.

the gaining of electrons in elements in a mineral.

water molecules inserting themselves into crystalline structures.

the removal of oxygen from crystal structures.

QUESTION 3

The primary mechanism involved in frost wedging is

the fracture of rocks as they freeze and thaw.

the fracturing of rocks that results from the release of overlying pressure.

the expansion of ice as water freezes.

the contraction of ice as water freezes.

QUESTION 4

_____weathering break rocks into smaller pieces, whereas ____ weathering alters the composition by adding or removing atoms or ions.

QUESTION 5

During metamorphism, ___ enhances ion migration and recrystallization.

water

air

petroleum

lichens

QUESTION 6

The layered arrangement of sediments or sedimentary rocks is called _______. ______ has small layers that are inclined with respect to the larger stratum, and forms from dunes or ripple marks.

QUESTION 7

The primary mineral constituent of limestone is ____.

halite

quartz

agate

calcite

QUESTION 8

Which of the following is true about sedimentary rocks?

They contain fossils and clues about Earth's history.

They can be economically important

They cover about 75% of the continents

They result from the lithification of pre-existing sediments.

All of the above.

QUESTION 9

Which of the following is the correct order of increasing metamorphism?

slate, phyllite, schist, and gneiss

phyllite, slate, schist, and gneiss

gneiss, schist, phyllite, and slate

slate, marble, phyllite, schist, and gneiss.

QUESTION 10

Thick deposits of these chemical sedimentary rocks can be formed as a lake or inland sea dries up.

Evaporites

Coal

Limestone

Chert

Explanation / Answer

Answer:

1. compaction and cementation of sediments

2. the loss or removal of electrons from elements in a mineral.

3. the fracture of rocks as they freeze and thaw

4. Mechanical weathering(Physical weathering), chemical weathering

5. water

6. Strata,cross-bedding

7. calcite

8. All of the above.

9. slate, phyllite, schist, and gneiss

10. Evaporites

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