TEST FOR MODULE #6 - Science is Fun 2 · 5. A layer of rock is formed from lava that erupts...
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Tests 57 TEST FOR MODULE #6 1. Define the following terms: a. Catastrophism b. Uniformitarianism c. Humus d. Minerals e. Weathering f. Erosion g. Unconformity 2. Which hypothesis (uniformitarianism or catastrophism) can allow for a “young” earth? 3. A rock is formed and then later on is changed as a result of extreme pressure. What kind of rock is it now? 4. A layer of rock is laid down by water. What kind of rock is it? 5. A layer of rock is formed from lava that erupts from a volcano. What kind of rock is it? 6. An igneous rock is laced with iron. When exposed to water, the iron rusts and the rock crumbles. Is this chemical or physical weathering? 7. A river flows through 2 regions of the country. The first region has few plants, while the second region is covered with thick grass, flowers, and many trees. In which region do you expect the most erosion to occur? 8. A cavern has no groundwater seeping through its ceiling. Will you see stalactites in it? Will you see stalagmites in it? (TEST CONTINUES ON THE NEXT PAGE)
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Tests 57
TEST FOR MODULE #6
1. Define the following terms:
a. Catastrophismb. Uniformitarianismc. Humusd. Mineralse. Weatheringf. Erosiong. Unconformity
2. Which hypothesis (uniformitarianism or catastrophism) can allow for a “young” earth?
3. A rock is formed and then later on is changed as a result of extreme pressure. What kind ofrock is it now?
4. A layer of rock is laid down by water. What kind of rock is it?
5. A layer of rock is formed from lava that erupts from a volcano. What kind of rock is it?
6. An igneous rock is laced with iron. When exposed to water, the iron rusts and the rockcrumbles. Is this chemical or physical weathering?
7. A river flows through 2 regions of the country. The first region has few plants, while thesecond region is covered with thick grass, flowers, and many trees. In which region do youexpect the most erosion to occur?
8. A cavern has no groundwater seeping through its ceiling. Will you see stalactites in it? Willyou see stalagmites in it?
(TEST CONTINUES ON THE NEXT PAGE)
58 Exploring Creation With General Science
Questions 9 and 10 refer to the diagram below:
9. Identify the type of rock pointed out by each letter in the figure.
10. Which number in the figure points to the angular unconformity?
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