Unit 28 Review Questions

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. What's the proper order for the formation of clastic sedimentary rocks?

compaction-deposition-cementation correct incorrect

compaction-cementation-deposition correct incorrect

deposition-cementation-compaction correct incorrect

deposition-compaction-cementation correct incorrect

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. If you observe conglomerate and see that the component sediments are all rounded, you can conclude that the sediments likely originated:

from a streambed correct incorrect

from strong winds correct incorrect

from a talus slope correct incorrect

from a nearby lava flow correct incorrect

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. Which of the following is a nonclastic sedimentary rock?

conglomerate correct incorrect

shale correct incorrect

gypsum correct incorrect

sandstone correct incorrect

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. Most metamorphism takes place:

where volcanic eruptions contact surface rocks correct incorrect

at depth during tectonic processes correct incorrect

along earthquake faults correct incorrect

during crustal folding correct incorrect

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. Identify the incorrect pair of precursor rock and metamorphic rock:

limestone-marble correct incorrect

shale-slate correct incorrect

gabbro-quartzite correct incorrect

granite-gneiss correct incorrect

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. All surface rocks are subject to:

metamorphism correct incorrect

weathering and erosion correct incorrect

cementation correct incorrect

conversion to molten magma correct incorrect