Sedimentary Rocks
Click in the circle in front of answer1. Two broad categories of sediments are
igneous and metamorphic
igneous and clastic
clastic and nonclastic
sedimentary and metamorphic
2. Clastic sedimentary rocks are classified on the basis of
the particle size
the color
the type of bedding
the mineral composition
3. Which of these rocks is made of shells and skeletons of marine organisms?
sandstone
limestone
rock gypsum
mudstone
4. Which of these sedimentary rocks is made of largest particles?
conglomerate
mudstone
breccia
sandstone
5. What is the most abundant nonclastic sedimentary rock in Indiana?
coal
rock gypsum
limestone
rock salt
6. Which of the following rocks was used to make spears, knifes and axes by native American population?
limestone
gypsum
dolomite
chert