Rocks, Soils, and Fossils 3rd grade

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What is a fossil?

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A fossil is the preserved parts or traces of past life.

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

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Because the parts are hard.

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How can rocks change shape over time?

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Rocks can be worn away over time by natural forces like wind.

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What can we learn about an organism from its fossil?

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We can learn about its size, what it ate, and where it lived.

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Which of the following is NOT something you could learn from a fossil?

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The sound the animal makes.

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What is soil made of?

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Soil is made of tiny pieces of rocks, minerals, and organic matter.

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What is the difference between rocks and minerals?

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Rocks are made up of one or more minerals.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which rocks and soil are worn away by wind, water, or ice.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small pieces of rock and soil that are carried by water or wind.

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What do we call the study of fossils?

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Paleontology.