- Basic Math and Science Earth's Geological Cycles Questions and Answers Flashcards

How do sedimentary rocks form?

Answer: By compaction and cementation of deposited sediments

Sediments are deposited in layers, then compacted and cemented together over time.

What is the water cycle?

Answer: The continuous movement of water through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation

The water cycle (hydrological cycle) circulates water through the atmosphere, land, and oceans continuously.

What causes earthquakes?

Answer: Sudden release of energy from the movement of tectonic plates along faults

Earthquakes occur when stress accumulated along fault lines is suddenly released as seismic waves.

Metamorphic rocks are formed by:

Answer: Heat and pressure transforming existing rocks

Metamorphic rocks form when pre-existing rocks are changed by intense heat and/or pressure without melting.

What is erosion?

Answer: The transport of weathered rock and soil by wind, water, ice, or gravity

Erosion moves weathered material from one place to another, shaping landscapes over time.

What is a fossil, and in which rock type are fossils most commonly found?

Answer: Preserved remains of ancient organisms, found in sedimentary rock

Fossils are preserved remains or traces of organisms, typically found in sedimentary rocks where layers protected them.