Earth Feature's Review

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What do fossils need to form?

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Fossils need water and sediment to form.

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What affects the amount of rock that water can erode?

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The amount of rock that water can erode is affected by speed, time, and slope.

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What are small pieces of rock, such as silt or sand, called?

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Small pieces of rock, such as silt or sand, are called sediment.

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Is a convincing argument based on evidence from only one source?

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No, a convincing argument should have evidence from multiple sources.

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What is the process by which water, ice, wind, or gravity moves weathered rock and soil?

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The process is called erosion.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process of moving weathered rock and soil from one place to another.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small pieces of rock and minerals that are carried by water, wind, or ice.

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What role does water play in the formation of fossils?

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Water helps to bury and preserve the remains of organisms, allowing fossils to form.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken pieces.

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What factors can increase the rate of erosion?

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Factors that can increase erosion include heavy rainfall, fast-moving water, and steep slopes.