Sedimentary Rocks and Fossil Fuels

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What are fossil fuels?

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Fossil fuels are energy sources that form from the remains of plants and animals that lived long ago.

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What is the first step in the formation of fossil fuels?

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The first step in the formation of fossil fuels is the growth of organisms.

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What processes are involved in the formation of fossil fuels?

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The processes involved include the growth of organisms, followed by compaction and heating.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

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Where does most sediment come from?

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Most sediment comes from the weathering of older rocks.

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What characteristic of rocks indicates they formed in layers over time?

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The striped pattern in the rocks indicates they formed in layers over time.

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What are the two main sources of fossil fuels?

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Fossil fuels come from both plant and animal remains.

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What is sedimentary rock?

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Sedimentary rock is a type of rock that is formed by the accumulation and compaction of sediment.

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What role does compaction play in the formation of sedimentary rocks?

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Compaction reduces the volume of sediment and helps to cement the particles together, forming solid rock.

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What is the significance of heating in the formation of fossil fuels?

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Heating helps to break down organic material, transforming it into fossil fuels.

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How does weathering contribute to sediment formation?

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Weathering breaks down older rocks into smaller particles, which can accumulate to form sediment.

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