KS3 Science-Chemistry Quiz on "Rocks, weathering and the rock cycle" (based on QCA 8G-H)

Which description corresponds to weathering? [8g-1]
1. breaking down rocks into smaller fragments
2. wearing away of a rock face
3. moving rock fragments by water, wind or glacier
4. settling out of rock grains or stones
Which description corresponds to erosion? [8g-2]
1. breaking down rocks into smaller fragments
2. wearing away of a rock face
3. moving rock fragments by water, wind or glacier
4. settling out of rock grains or stones
Which description corresponds to transportation? [8g-3]
1. breaking down rocks into smaller fragments
2. wearing away of a rock face
3. moving rock fragments by water, wind or glacier
4. settling out of rock grains or stones
Which description corresponds to sedimentation? [8g-4]
1. breaking down rocks into smaller fragments
2. wearing away of a rock face
3. moving rock fragments by water, wind or glacier
4. settling out of rock grains or stones
Which rock description is most likely to be that of the igneous rock granite? [8g-5]
1. larger crystals, many colours, close grained (non-porous), no fossils
2. usually white-grey-yellow, often fossils, porous
3. usually orange-red, porous, sometimes fossils
4. dark coloured, close grained, small crystals, no fossils
Which rock description is most likely to be that of the sedimentary rock limestone? [8g-6]
1. larger crystals, many colours, close grained (non-porous), no fossils
2. usually white-grey-yellow, often fossils, porous
3. usually orange-red, porous, sometimes fossils
4. dark coloured, close grained, small crystals, no fossils
Which rock description is most likely to be that of the sedimentary rock sandstone? [8g-7]
1. larger crystals, many colours, close grained (non-porous), no fossils
2. usually white-grey-yellow, often fossils, porous
3. usually orange-red, porous, sometimes fossils
4. dark coloured, close grained, small crystals, no fossils
Which rock description is most likely to be that of the volcanic igneous rock basalt? [8g-8]
1. larger crystals, many colours, close grained (non-porous), no fossils
2. usually white-grey-yellow, often fossils, porous
3. usually orange-red, porous, sometimes fossils
4. dark coloured, close grained, small crystals, no fossils
Which of these rocks will erode away the slowest? [8g-9]
1. granite
2. limestone
3. sandstone
4. marble
Which of these rocks will erode away the fastest? [8g-10]
1. granite
2. limestone
3. basalt
4. marble
Which of these rocks will erode away the slowest? [8g-11]
1. marble
2. limestone
3. basalt
4. sanstone
Which of these rocks will erode away the fastest? [8g-12]
1. marble
2. granite
3. basalt
4. sandstone
In general rocks can best be described as a? [8g-13]
1. mixture of minerals
2. mixture of elements
3. pure compound
4. pure element
In general rocks can best be described as a? [8g-14]
1. mixture of elements
2. mixture of compounds
3. pure compound
4. pure element
If a rock is carefully placed into water and a few bubbles are seen to rise to the surface. This means the rock is likely to be? [8g-15]
1. igneous
2. metamorphic
3. large grained and porous
4. fine grained and non-porous
If a rock is carefully placed into water, no bubbles are seen to rise to the surface. This means the rock is likely to be? [8g-16]
1. sedimentary
2. very old
3. large grained and porous
4. fine grained and non-porous
Which is TRUE about 'acidified' water acting on rocks? [8g-17]
1. it is an example of chemical weathering
2. peaty soil water does not cause weathering
3. granite is eroded faster than limestone
4. nearly neutral water will not weather rocks
Which is TRUE about 'acidified' water acting on rocks? [8g-18]
1. it is an example of physical weathering
2. peaty soil water readily causes weathering
3. granite is eroded faster than limestone
4. nearly neutral water will not weather rocks
Which is TRUE about 'acidified' water acting on rocks? [8g-19]
1. it is an example of physical weathering
2. peaty soil water does not cause weathering
3. limestone is eroded faster than basalt rock
4. nearly neutral water will not weather rocks
Which is TRUE about 'acidified' water acting on rocks? [8g-20]
1. it is an example of physical weathering
2. peaty soil water does not cause weathering
3. limestone is eroded slower than basalt rock
4. nearly neutral water can still weather rocks
[8g-21] Freezing water can weather rocks in winter. Put the following sequence in the correct order.
(1) water expands
(2) water freezes
(3) water runs into cracks
(4) rock is cracked further
1. (3) (2) (1) (4)
2. (2) (1) (4) (3)
3. (1) (2) (4) (3)
4. (3) (1) (2) (4)
[8g-22] Temperature changes can weather rocks. Put the following sequence in a possible correct order.
(1) rock expands
(2) rock cools down
(3) rock layers crack
(4) rock heats up
(5) rock contracts
1. (3) (2) (1) (4) (5)
2. (4) (1) (3) (2) (5)
3. (1) (2) (4) (5) (3)
4. (5) (3) (1) (2) (4)
Which statement is TRUE about weathering due to plant growth? [8g-23]
1. it is a chemical form of weathering
2. the water running of the leaves is more acid than rain
3. root growth in a crack can cause the rock to crack
4. there will be more weathering due to the plant in winter
A lump of basalt was weighed before and after dipping into water. The experiment was repeated with a lump of sandstone. The sandstone produced bubbles and gained significant weight. The basalt produced no bubbles and weighed about the same. What can you say from the experiment? [8g-24]
1. the sandstone removed the dissolved air from the water
2. the basalt is made of large crystals
3. the basalt is more dense than sandstone
4. the sandstone is more porous than basalt
A lump of basalt was weighed before and after dipping into water. The experiment was repeated with a lump of sandstone. The sandstone produced bubbles and gained significant weight. The basalt produced no bubbles and weighed about the same. What can you say from the experiment? [8g-25]
1. air in the sandstone was displaced by water
2. the basalt is made of large crystals
3. the basalt is more dense than sandstone
4. the basalt is more porous than sandstone
A lump of basalt was weighed before and after dipping into water. The experiment was repeated with a lump of sandstone. The sandstone produced bubbles and gained significant weight. The basalt produced no bubbles and weighed about the same. What can you say from the experiment? [8g-26]
1. dissolved air in the water was absorbed by the basalt
2. the basalt is made of fine crystal grains with little space between them
3. the sandstone is more dense than basalt even though they both sink
4. the basalt is more porous than sandstone
Eroded rock material is often transported by flowing water. Which of the following statement is TRUE about this process? [8g-27]
1. it takes less energy to move bigger rocks because they have a bigger surface area
2. more deposition happens when the flow is faster
3. the further the rocks are transported, the smaller and rounder they become
4. larger rocks are transported further than smaller rock grains
Eroded rock material is often transported by flowing water. Which of the following statement is TRUE about this process? [8g-28]
1. it takes less energy to move bigger rocks because they have a bigger surface area
2. more deposition happens when the flow is faster
3. the further the rocks are transported, the smaller and more rougher they become
4. smaller rock grains are transported further than larger rocks
Eroded rock material is often transported by flowing water. Which of the following statement is TRUE about this process? [8g-29]
1. it takes less energy to move smaller rocks
2. more deposition happens when the flow is faster
3. the further the rocks are transported, the smaller and rougher they become
4. larger rocks are transported further than smaller rock grains
Eroded rock material is often transported by flowing water. Which of the following statement is TRUE about this process? [8g-30]
1. it takes more energy to move smaller rocks with a smaller surface area
2. more deposition happens when the flow is slower
3. the further the rocks are transported, the smaller and rougher they become
4. larger rocks are transported further than smaller rock grains
Which is TRUE about glaciers? [8g-31]
1. they consist of pure frozen water
2. they cannot move rocks without crushing them
3. they leave deep scars in rocks
4. they cause little erosion
Which is TRUE about glaciers? [8g-32]
1. they consist of pure frozen water
2. they cannot move rocks without crushing them
3. the ice is not hard enough to leave deep scars in rocks
4. they cause massive erosion
Which is TRUE about glaciers? [8g-33]
1. they consist of a mixture of ice, water and rock fragments
2. they cannot move rocks without crushing them
3. the ice is not hard enough to leave deep scars in rocks
4. they cause little erosion
Which is TRUE about glaciers? [8g-34]
1. they consist of a pure frozen water
2. they crush rocks and transport the fragments
3. the ice is not hard enough to leave deep scars in rocks
4. they cause little erosion
Eroded rock material is often transported by flowing water. Which of the following statement is TRUE about this process? [8g-35]
1. larger rocks are transported further than smaller rock grains
2. less deposition happens when the flow is slow
3. larger rock fragments settle out faster than smaller grains
4. there is a wide range of rock grain size when deposition happens
Eroded rock material is often transported by flowing water. Which of the following statement is TRUE about this process? [8g-36]
1. larger rocks are transported further than smaller rock grains
2. less deposition happens when the flow is slow
3. smaller rock fragments settle out faster than larger grains
4. a similar range of rock grain size deposit in the same place
Which statement is TRUE about fossils? [8g-37]
1. they can be used to date rock formations
2. they tell us little about evolution of animal species
3. the deeper a fossil is the more recent it is
4. they cannot provide evidence for 'continental drift'
Which statement is TRUE about fossils? [8g-38]
1. they cannot be used to date rock formations
2. they tell us much about the evolution of animal species
3. the deeper a fossil is the more recent it is
4. they cannot provide evidence for 'continental drift'
Which statement is TRUE about fossils? [8g-39]
1. they cannot be used to date rock formations
2. they tell us little about evolution of animal species
3. the deeper a fossil is the older it is
4. they cannot provide evidence for 'continental drift'
Which statement is TRUE about fossils? [8g-40]
1. they cannot be used to date rock formations
2. they tell us little about evolution of animal species
3. the deeper a fossil is the more recent it is
4. they can provide evidence for 'continental drift'
Which is TRUE about rock formations? [8g-41]
1. sharp boundries occur in rock formations when there is a time interval between deposition of sediments
2. you cannot get rock formations from the evaporation of seas
3. you cannot get rock formations from plant remains
4. the deeper a layer of rock the younger it is
Which is TRUE about rock formations? [8g-42]
1. sharp boundries occur in rock formations when there is continuous deposition of sediment
2. you can get rock formations from the evaporation of seas
3. you cannot get rock formations from plant remains
4. the deeper a layer of rock the younger it is
Which is TRUE about rock formations? [8g-43]
1. sharp boundries occur in rock formations when there is continuous deposition of sediment
2. you cannot get rock formations from the evaporation of seas
3. you can get rock formations from plant remains
4. the deeper a layer of rock the younger it is
Which is TRUE about rock formations? [8g-44]
1. sharp boundries occur in rock formations when there is continuous deposition of sediment
2. you cannot get rock formations from the evaporation of seas
3. you cannot get rock formations from plant remains
4. the deeper a layer of rock the older it is
Which is TRUE about glaciers? [8g-45]
1. they can move rocks without crushing them
2. they consist of a pure ice or water
3. the ice is not hard enough to leave deep scars in rocks
4. they cause little erosion
Which part of the diagram corresponds to where sedimentary rocks are most likely to form? [8h-1]
1. part [ e ]
2. part [ l ]
3. part [ k ]
4. part [ g ]
Which part of the diagram corresponds to where sedimentation is most likely to take place? [8h-2]
1. part [ e ]
2. part [ h ]
3. part [ k ]
4. part [ g ]
Which part of the diagram corresponds to where transportation of eroded rock material is most likely to take place? [8h-3]
1. part [ k ]
2. part [ e ]
3. part [ f ]
4. part [ l ]
Which part of the diagram corresponds to where igneous rocks with small crystals are most likely to be formed? [8h-4]
1. part [ m ]
2. part [ e ]
3. part [ l ]
4. part [ k ]
Which part of the diagram corresponds to where metamorphic rocks are most likely to be formed? [8h-5]
1. part [ m ]
2. part [ h ]
3. part [ f ]
4. part [ k ]
Which part of the diagram corresponds to where weathering and erosion are most likely to take place? [8h-6]
1. part [ m ]
2. part [ g ]
3. part [ h ]
4. part [ k ]
Which part of the diagram corresponds to a source of magma? [8h-7]
1. part [ m ]
2. part [ e ]
3. part [ n ]
4. part [ h ]
Which part of the diagram corresponds to where igneous rocks with large crystals will form? [8h-8]
1. part [ m ]
2. part [ e ]
3. part [ g ]
4. part [ l ]
Which part of the diagram corresponds to a where the igneous rock basalt might form? [8h-9]
1. part [ k ]
2. part [ e ]
3. part [ n ]
4. part [ l ]
Which part of the diagram corresponds to a where the igneous rock granite might form? [8h-10]
1. part [ k ]
2. part [ l ]
3. part [ e ]
4. part [ h ]
Which part of the diagram corresponds to a where sandstone might form? [8h-11]
1. part [ k ]
2. part [ l ]
3. part [ e ]
4. part [ h ]
Which part of the diagram corresponds to a where marble might form? [8h-12]
1. part [ k ]
2. part [ f ]
3. part [ h ]
4. part [ m ]
Which part of the diagram corresponds to a where limestone might form? [8h-13]
1. part [ e ]
2. part [ f ]
3. part [ k ]
4. part [ m ]
Which part of the diagram corresponds to a where the metamorphic rock slate might form? [8h-14]
1. part [ h ]
2. part [ m ]
3. part [ f ]
4. part [ g ]
Which part of the diagram corresponds to a where fossil formation might start? [8h-15]
1. part [ l ]
2. part [ m ]
3. part [ h ]
4. part [ g ]
Which part of the diagram corresponds to a where fossils are most likely to be destroyed? [8h-16]
1. part [ l ]
2. part [ k ]
3. part [ h ]
4. part [ n ]
Which sequence most closely describes process E? [8h-17]
1. burial, melting, cooling
2. may involve burial first, heat and/or pressure, recrystallisation without melting
3. weathering, erosion, transportation, deposition, burial, pressure, cementation
4. weathering, erosion, burial, melting, cooling
Which sequence most closely describes process F? [8h-18]
1. burial, melting, cooling
2. may involve burial first, heat and/or pressure, recrystallisation without melting
3. weathering, erosion, transportation, deposition, burial, pressure, cementation
4. weathering, erosion, burial, heating, cooling
Which sequences most closely describes process G? [8h-19]
1. burial, melting, cooling
2. may involve burial first, heat and/or pressure, recrystallisation without melting
3. weathering, erosion, transportation, deposition, burial, pressure, cementation
4. burial, pressure, heating, cooling
Which sequence most closely describes process J? [8h-20]
1. burial, melting, cooling
2. may involve burial first, heat and/or pressure, recrystallisation without melting
3. weathering, erosion, transportation, deposition, burial, pressure, cementation
4. burial, pressure, cooling, recrystallisation
Which sequence most closely describes process H? [8h-21]
1. burial, melting, cooling
2. may involve burial first, heat and/or pressure, recrystallisation without melting
3. weathering, erosion, transportation, deposition, burial, pressure, cementation
4. burial, pressure, cementation, recrystallisation
Which sequence most closely describes process K? [8h-22]
1. burial, melting, cooling
2. may involve burial first, heat and/or pressure, recrystallisation without melting
3. weathering, erosion, transportation, deposition, burial, pressure, cementation
4. burial, pressure, cementation, recrystallisation
Which sequence most closely describes the process of forming sandstone? [8h-23]
1. burial, melting, cooling
2. may involve burial first, heat and/or pressure, recrystallisation without melting
3. burial, pressure, cementation, recrystallisation
4. weathering, erosion, transportation, deposition, burial, pressure, cementation
Which is TRUE about sedimentary rocks? [8h-24]
1. not usually porous
2. never contain fossils
3. consist of layers called magma
4. grains are glued together by salt residues
Which is TRUE about sedimentary rocks? [8h-25]
1. usually porous
2. never contain fossils
3. consist of layers called magma
4. grains are glued together with water
Which is TRUE about sedimentary rocks? [8h-26]
1. usually non-porous
2. often contain fossils
3. consist of layers called magma
4. grains are glued together with water
Which is TRUE about sedimentary rocks? [8h-27]
1. usually non-porous
2. never contain fossils
3. consist of layers called strata
4. grains are glued together with water
Which is TRUE about sedimentary rocks? [8h-28]
1. usually non-porous
2. never contain fossils
3. consist of layers called magma
4. usually consist of large grains
Which is TRUE about sedimentary rocks? [8h-29]
1. softish, easily weathered, particularly by acid rain
2. never contain fossils
3. consist of layers called magma
4. usually consist of microscopic grains
Which is TRUE about sedimentary rocks? [8h-30]
1. hard wearing, not easily weathered, even by acid rain
2. the red of sandstone is usually due to iron compounds
3. limestone consists of sulphate minerals
4. sandstone fizzes a lot with acid
Which is TRUE about sedimentary rocks? [8h-31]
1. hard wearing, not easily weathered, even by acid rain
2. the red of sandstone is usually due to calcium compounds
3. limestone is made of carbonate minerals
4. limestone does not readily fizz with acid
Which is TRUE about sedimentary rocks? [8h-32]
1. hard wearing, not easily weathered, even by acid rain
2. the red of sandstone is usually due to calcium compounds
3. limestone is made of nitrate minerals
4. limestone readily fizzes with acid
Which is TRUE about metamorphic rocks? [8h-33]
1. formed by heat and pressure on rocks
2. very porous
3. crystals usually jumbled
4. usually contain fossils
Which is TRUE about metamorphic rocks? [8h-34]
1. formed by heat and pressure on magma
2. not very porous
3. crystals usually jumbled
4. usually contain fossils
Which is TRUE about metamorphic rocks? [8h-35]
1. formed by heat and pressure on magma
2. very porous
3. crystals tend to aligned in layers
4. usually contain fossils
Which is TRUE about metamorphic rocks? [8h-36]
1. formed by heat and pressure on lava
2. very porous
3. crystals tend to very jumbled
4. rarely contain fossils
Which is TRUE about igneous rocks? [8h-37]
1. formed from cooled magma
2. slow cooling of lava makes small crystal grains
3. fast cooling of lava makes big crystal grains
4. soft and readily weathered
Which is TRUE about igneous rocks? [8h-38]
1. formed from the effects of heat and pressure on sedimentary rocks
2. slow cooling of lava makes big crystal grains
3. slow cooling of lava underground makes pumice stone
4. soft and readily weathered
Which is TRUE about igneous rocks? [8h-39]
1. formed from the effects of heat and pressure on metamorphic rocks
2. fast cooling of lava underground makes pumice stone
3. fast cooling of lava makes small crystal grains
4. soft and readily weathered
Which is TRUE about igneous rocks? [8h-40]
1. formed from the effects of heat and pressure on metamorphic rocks
2. slow cooling of lava underground makes pumice stone
3. formed from the effects of heat and pressure on sedimentary rocks
4. hard and not easily weathered
Which of the following is a sedimentary rock? [8h-41]
1. limestone
2. slate
3. basalt
4. schist
Which is a very weather resistant metamorphic rock? [8h-42]
1. limestone
2. slate
3. sandstone
4. shale
Which is an igneous rock formed from fast cooling lava pouring out into seawater? [8h-43]
1. limestone
2. slate
3. basalt
4. shale
Which is a sedimentary rock? [8h-44]
1. marble
2. slate
3. basalt
4. shale
Which is a metamorphic rock formed from the action of heat and pressure on limestone? [8h-45]
1. marble
2. granite
3. basalt
4. shale
Which is an igneous rock formed from molten magma cooling slowly in the Earth's crust? [8h-46]
1. marble
2. granite
3. mudstone
4. schist
Which is a sedimentary rock? [8h-47]
1. marble
2. granite
3. mudstone
4. schist
Which is a metamorphic rock? [8h-48]
1. basalt
2. granite
3. mudstone
4. schist
Which is a sedimentary rock formed from eroded rock particles? [8h-49]
1. granite
2. marble
3. basalt
4. sandstone
Which describes the formation of a igneous rock? [8h-50]
1. molten magma or lava from deep in the Earth cooling in air, water or underground, to form new solid rock
2. weathered and eroded rock is transported by water or wind, and then deposited, buried and compressed in the Earth's crust
3. heat and pressure acting on a rock that already exists, often deep in the Earth's crust
Which describes the formation of a sedimentary rock? [8h-51]
1. molten magma or lava from deep in the Earth cooling in air, water or underground, to form new solid rock
2. weathered and eroded rock is transported by water or wind, and then deposited, buried and compressed in the Earth's crust
3. heat and pressure acting on a rock that already exists, often deep in the Earth's crust
Which describes the formation of a metamorphic rock? [8h-52]
1. molten magma or lava from deep in the Earth cooling in air, water or underground, to form new solid rock
2. weathered and eroded rock is transported by water or wind, and then deposited, buried and compressed in the Earth's crust
3. heat and pressure acting on a rock that already exists, often deep in the Earth's crust
Which description most closely matches a typical igneous rock? [8h-53]
1. usually a non-porous hard wearing rock with a variety of crystal sizes, some only visible under a microscope, never contain fossils
2. not usually porous and often shows a crystalline structure of layers of grains, sometimes contains distorted fossils due to effect of heat and pressure
3. softish, porous or crumbly rock, usually made from compacted grains of mineral material and often containing fossils
Which description most closely matches a typical metamorphic rock? [8h-54]
1. usually a non-porous hard wearing rock with a variety of crystal sizes, some only visible under a microscope, never contain fossils
2. not usually porous and often shows a crystalline structure of layers of grains, sometimes contains distorted fossils due to effect of heat and pressure
3. softish, porous or crumbly rock, usually made from compacted grains of mineral material and often containing fossils
Which description most closely matches a typical sedimentary rock? [8h-55]
1. usually a non-porous hard wearing rock with a variety of crystal sizes, some only visible under a microscope, never contain fossils
2. not usually porous and often shows a crystalline structure of layers of grains, sometimes contains distorted fossils due to effect of heat and pressure
3. softish, porous or crumbly rock, usually made from compacted grains of mineral material and often containing fossils
Below is a series of steps that produces a sedimentary rock like sandstone, but the steps are in the wrong order.
(1) grains of rock moved by water
(2) water squeezed out and the rock grains stick together
(3) rocks are weathered and eroded
(4) layers of sediment buried and compressed
(5) grains of rock laid down as sediment
Which is the correct sequence to show the sedimentary rock formation? [8h-56]
1. (1) (3) (2) (5) (4)
2. (4) (5) (1) (3) (2)
3. (5) (4) (1) (2) (3)
4. (3) (1) (5) (4) (2)
Which is a sedimentary rock formed from the harder shelly or skeletal mineral remains of sea creatures? [8h-57]
1. limestone
2. slate
3. basalt
4. sandstone

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