Fossils
true or false: Fossils give us clues about what life will be like in the future.
False. it gives us info about the past.
Rocks are always changing and the process is called the ...
The Rock Cycle
What do historians study? (the past, the present, the future, or all 3)
the past
How many continents are there?
Seven
Each state is allotted 2 senators. How many total senators do we have in the United States?
100
Who finds and studies fossils?
Paleontologists
Metamorphic rocks are formed by great ______ or __________.
Heat or Pressure
What does chronology mean?
The arrangement of events or dates in the order that they occurred.
What ocean borders Delaware?
Atlantic Ocean
The 10 amendments are also referred to as the _______ of ________.
Bill of Rights
What type of fossils do scientists use to study animal behavior?
Trace fossils
Limestone and coal are both examples of ______ rock.
sedimentary
What are the 3 categories of time? Think back to when we were talking about timelines
Past, Present, Future
What state is the Grand Canyon in?
Arizona
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President
A mold that is filled in and then turned into rock is called a ____ fossil.
cast
True of False: Weathering is the movement of rock pieces from place to place.
False: Weathering is the process that breaks down rocks into smaller pieces.
Primary Sources are sources of information that date back to the time when an event occurred. They are often created by people who witnessed an event. Give me an example of a primary source
bones, jewelry, maps, diaries, art, cars
Alaska or Hawaii
Name the 3 branches of government
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What was the name of the famous English fossil hunter who lived near the cliffs in Dorset, England?
Mary Anning
List 2 examples of metamorphic rock.
Slate, marble, gneiss, schist
Secondary Sources are sources created after an event has occurred. Secondary sources are often based on information found in primary sources.
Replicas or copies of original items, textbook, documentary, or movie.
What state is known as the Sunshine State?
Florida
Which founding father was the first man to introduce the Bill of Rights to Congress?
James Madison