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Name one example of physical weathering (that hasn't already been said in a question)
What are the two types of weathering?
Physical and chemical weathering
What does WED stand for?
Weathering, erosion and deposition
What are rocks made of?
Minerals
True or False. Fossils give you important clues about the past.
True
Where can you find the oldest fossils?
A) Closest to the surface
B) Farthest from the surface
Farthest from the surface
Acid rain is an example of ________________.
Hint: Physical or chemical weathering?
Chemical weathering
_______________ is the process of moving broken down rock from one place to another.
Erosion
What are the 3 types of rocks?
Igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary
Who studies fossils?
Palentologist
Minerals are made up of ________________.
Animals burrowing in their homes is an example of __________________.
Physical weathering
__________________ is the process of breaking down rock.
Weathering
How are igneous rocks formed?
Formed from melted rock
What must happen for an organism to become a fossil?
It must be buried quickly.
Name 3 landforms.
Mountains, oceans, islands, peninsulas, plateau, etc.
False.
________________ is the process of dropping off eroded materials in one place.
Deposition
How are sedimentary rocks formed?
From layers of sediment.
Fossils are most likely to form in what kind of environment?
Aquatic environments (Oceans, lakes, etc.)
What is elevation?
The height above/below sea level.
True or False. Plants are NOT able to cause weathering.
What are the four agents of erosion?
Gravity, wind, water and ice
How are metamorphic rocks formed?
By putting other rock types under heat and pressure.
A scientist finds a fossil of a marine animal in a forest. What does that tell you about the environment's history?
It used to be an aquatic environment (ocean, lake, river, etc.)