Fossils & Changes Over Time

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What are fossils?

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Fossils are the preserved remains or evidence of plants and animals that lived long ago.

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What are strata?

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Strata are horizontal layers of rocks that are formed over time and contain important information about the Earth’s past.

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What is a landscape?

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A landscape refers to the visible features and landforms of an area.

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What are sediments?

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Sediments are tiny particles like sand, mud, and small rocks.

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What are sedimentary rocks?

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Sedimentary rocks are rocks that are formed by layers of sediments becoming hardened over millions of years.

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How do fossils form?

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Fossils form when plants or animals are buried quickly by sediments, which then harden over time.

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What is the significance of studying fossils?

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Studying fossils helps us understand the history of life on Earth and how species have changed over time.

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What can strata tell us about the Earth?

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Strata can provide important information about the Earth's geological history and past environments.

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What role do sediments play in fossil formation?

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Sediments help preserve fossils by covering and protecting the remains from decay.

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What is the difference between fossils and sedimentary rocks?

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Fossils are the remains of living organisms, while sedimentary rocks are formed from compressed sediments, which may include fossils.

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