5.7AB Review (SR, FF, and Landforms)

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What are fossil fuels?

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Fossil fuels are natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals that have been buried and subjected to heat and pressure over millions of years.

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What processes are necessary for fossil fuel formation?

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The processes necessary for fossil fuel formation include organism growth, burial, and compaction.

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How do glaciers shape landforms?

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Glaciers shape landforms by eroding the land as they move, creating valleys and other features.

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What is compaction in geology?

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Compaction is the process where sediments are pressed together under pressure, reducing their volume.

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What is cementation in geology?

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Cementation is the process where dissolved minerals crystallize and bind sediment particles together.

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What landform is created by wind deposition?

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Sand dunes are landforms created by the deposition of sand by wind.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural forces such as wind or water.

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What is a delta?

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A delta is a landform that forms at the mouth of a river where it meets a body of water, created by sediment deposition.

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What is the role of decomposers in the ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic material, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small particles of rock, minerals, and organic material that are transported and deposited by wind, water, or ice.