🪨 Part 1: Multiple Choice & True/False

I can identify how sedimentary rocks form and understand their role in Earth's changing surface.

1. Which process is most important in forming sedimentary rocks?

Melting

Layering and compacting

Cooling quickly

Volcanic eruption

2. True or False: Fossil fuels form from ancient plants and animals buried under layers of sediment.

True

False

3. Which of these are examples of sedimentary rocks? (Check all that apply)

Sandstone

Granite

Limestone

Marble

4. How long does it typically take for fossil fuels to form?

A few years

Hundreds of years

Millions of years

One day

5. True or False: Wind and water can move sediments from one place to another.

True

False

🔍 Part 2: Matching & Fill in the Blank

I can explain the processes that change Earth's surface over time.

6. Match each term with its correct definition:

A. Erosion

B. Deposition

C. Weathering

D. Compaction

___ Breaking down rocks into smaller pieces

___ Moving sediments from one place to another

___ Dropping sediments in a new location

___ Pressing layers together tightly

7. Fill in the blanks:

Coal, oil, and natural gas are examples of _____________ fuels. They formed from ancient _____________ and _____________ that were buried under many layers of sediment.

8. The three main types of fossil fuels are _______, _______, and _____________.

✏️ Part 3: Short Answer & Critical Thinking

I can describe how Earth's surface changes over time and explain the formation of natural resources.

9. Explain in 2-3 sentences how sedimentary rocks form. Use the words: weathering, erosion, deposition, and compaction.

10. Why are fossil fuels considered non-renewable resources? Give at least two reasons.

11. Describe one way that Earth's surface is constantly changing. Include what causes this change.

12. Challenge Question: If you found a sedimentary rock with visible layers, what could you infer about how it formed? What might each layer represent?