This tells us about earth's past, such as, the organisms and ecosystems living during specific times frames.
What is a fossil?
A rock formed deep within earth's surface from heat and pressure.
What is metamorphic rock?
Very small pieces or parts of rock.
What are particles or sediments?
Identify the types of rocks: limestone, marble, and granite.
What is Limestone=Sedimentary, Marble=Metamorphic, Granite=Igneous?
Small bits of rock and soil that are moved by water to another place.
What is deposition?
This rock is formed through the cooling of magma or lava.
What is igneous rock?
The five main forces of nature that causes weathering, erosion, and deposition.
What is wind, water, ice, vegetation, and gravity?
Fossils are often found in this rock.
What is sedimentary rock?
An overflowing amount of water beyond its normal confines.
What is a flood?
The process of particles transferring to a new location.
What is erosion?
A sedimentary rock cannot be formed without ________ and _________.
What is compaction and cementation?