4,5,6 Geo phy

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Fossils are most commonly found in ____________ rocks.

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sedimentary rocks

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Fossils help geologists match rocks of the same age in different regions through the use of ____________.

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index fossils

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Which of the following is a form of mass movement?

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Landslides

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Two factors that are likely to increase the likelihood of mass movement events include:

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Steep slopes and heavy rainfall

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The process that occurs when physical forces break rock into smaller pieces without changing the rock’s chemical composition is called ____________.

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mechanical weathering

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What is the definition of sedimentary rocks?

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Rocks formed by the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What are index fossils?

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Fossils of organisms that were widespread but only existed for a short period of time, used to date rock layers.

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What is mechanical weathering?

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The physical breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces without altering their chemical composition.

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What is mass movement?

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The downward movement of soil and rock due to gravity.

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What are the main causes of landslides?

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Heavy rainfall, earthquakes, volcanic activity, and human activities.