SOL 5.7 Earth's Changing Surface Unit Review

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Rocks move and change over time due to: heat and pressure, weathering and erosion, deposition, all of the above

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all of the above

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Sedimentary rocks form by

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cementation and compaction of sediment

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Rocks that are formed from melted then cooled magma or lava are called

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igneous

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Metamorphic rocks are formed by

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heat and pressure

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Rocks have properties that can be observed, tested, and described. What do scientists look for when they are making their observations?

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composition, grain size, textural features and the presence of fossils.

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This is called a _______ ________ and can help us identify different types of rocks.

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classification key

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Only __________ rocks can contain visible fossils.

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Sedimentary

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Shell fossils indicate that area was once _____________.

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Under the water

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Scientific evidence indicates the Earth is ancient - approximately _______ years old.

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4.6 billion

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___________ provide information about life and conditions of the past.

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Fossils