Sedimentary Rocks and Fossil Fuels

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What is an organism?

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Any living thing, including plants, animals, and bacteria.

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What is coal formed from?

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Coal is formed from the remains of decaying plants.

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What do layers of decaying plants and animals become when exposed to heat and pressure?

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They become fossil fuels.

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What type of rock is made up of layers of weathered, eroded, and deposited material?

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Sedimentary rock.

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Is coal a renewable or non-renewable energy resource?

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Coal is a non-renewable energy resource.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Natural resources formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, including coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What is sedimentary rock primarily composed of?

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Sedimentary rock is primarily composed of particles from other rocks and organic materials.

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How are fossils formed?

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Fossils are formed when living things are buried under layers of sediment and preserved over time.

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What is the process of erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by natural processes.