Earth's Landscapes

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What is the study of fossils called?

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Paleontology

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What provides evidence of past life?

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Fossils

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Where did the silt surrounding the fossils come from?

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Ocean

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What do these fossils provide evidence for?

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An ocean was once found here.

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Which rocks are the youngest in this photo?

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The rocks at the top.

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What are fossils?

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Fossils are the remains or traces of ancient living things.

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What can fossils tell us about Earth's history?

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Fossils can show us what types of plants and animals lived in the past.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small pieces of rock and soil that can form layers.

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How do fossils form?

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Fossils form when living things are buried by sediment and over time, minerals replace the organic material.

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What is a glacier?

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A glacier is a large mass of ice that moves slowly over land.