Rocks, Soils, and Fossils 3rd grade

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What are fossils?

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Fossils are preserved parts or traces of past life, including remains of animals and plants.

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Why do bones and teeth remain as part of some fossils?

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Bones and teeth remain as part of some fossils because they are hard.

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What can you learn from a fossil?

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You can learn about the size of the animal, what it ate, and where it lived, but not the sound it made.

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What is the main characteristic of sedimentary rocks?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed from particles of sand, shells, pebbles, and other fragments of material.

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What is soil made of?

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Soil is made of minerals, organic matter, air, and water.

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What is the difference between a rock and a mineral?

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A rock is made up of one or more minerals, while a mineral is a naturally occurring substance with a definite chemical composition.

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What type of rock is formed from cooled lava?

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Igneous rock is formed from cooled lava.

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What is the process of fossilization?

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Fossilization is the process where organic material is replaced by minerals over time.

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What can fossils tell us about the past?

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Fossils can tell us about the environment, climate, and living conditions of ancient organisms.

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What is an example of a trace fossil?

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An example of a trace fossil is a footprint or a burrow.