Glencoe Physical Science with Earth Science

Section 3: Sedimentary Rocks

Section Review Quiz

1
Through what process does chemical sedimentary rock form?
A)cementation of sand
B)evaporation
C)compaction of clasts
D)condensation
2
What does the term sand refer?
A)mineral composition
B)rock classification
C)grain size
D)quartz
3
What two processes work together to form most sedimentary rocks?
A)compaction and cementation
B)compaction and evaporation
C)evaporation and cementaion
D)cementaion and porosity
4
Which grain size is least likely to settle out of swift moving water?
A)gravel
B)clay
C)silt
D)sand
5
Which is an example of a biochemical sedimentary rock?
A)sandstone
B)siltstone
C)basalt
D)limestone
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