Geology flashcard

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What is a fossil?

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The preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms.

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Why are dinosaur fossils found deeper in the ground than mammoth fossils?

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Dinosaur fossils are older and buried deeper due to geological processes.

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What does 'strata' refer to in geology?

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Layers or levels in geology.

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What is the Hadean Eon?

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The beginning of rocks from 4 billion years ago.

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In which Era did coral reefs start?

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Paleozoic Era.

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What is the definition of geology?

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The study of the Earth, its structure, processes, and history.

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What are tectonic plates?

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Massive slabs of Earth's lithosphere that move and interact, causing geological activity.

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What is sedimentary rock?

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Rock formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation.

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What is a mineral?

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A naturally occurring inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and crystalline structure.