The starter and exit quiz of the lesson “Fossils and the rock cycle”, from the unit “Carbon cycle and climate change” (Year 9 Science) by Oak National Academy.
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12 questions
Which of the following is a type of rock that forms from the cooling of molten rock?
Which of the following is a type of sedimentary rock?
Which of the following processes breaks down rocks into smaller pieces?
Match the following key words to their definition.
True or false? Metamorphic rocks are formed by the cooling of lava.
___ is the process where sediments are laid down or settle in a new location. It follows erosion, where the sediments are transported.
What are fossils?
Which type of rock can fossils be typically found in?
Put the following steps in the process of fossilisation in the correct order, showing how fossils form over time.
Match the following key terms to their definition.
Geological activities, such as tectonic movements, erosion, and volcanic activity, can break or completely destroy ___ by altering the rock in which they are embedded.
How can fossils provide information about past environments?
