FOSS Earth History I-Check Review Investigations 1-2

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What is elevation?

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The height of a point above sea level or ground level.

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Which of the following is NOT a type of rock that makes up the sedimentary rock of the Grand Canyon?

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Cement.

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Which mineral is commonly found in limestone and reacts with acid?

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Calcite.

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What is a natural feature of Earth's surface with a characteristic shape?

Back

Landform.

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What reacts with acid to create fizzing and bubbling?

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Calcite.

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What is sedimentary rock?

Back

Rock formed from the accumulation of sediment, often found in layers.

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What is the process of weathering?

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The breaking down of rocks and minerals by natural forces.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind or water.

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What is a fossil?

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The preserved remains or traces of a once-living organism.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation.