Scientific Method/Fossils/Earth/ Test

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process used for scientific investigation, involving observation, hypothesis formation, experimentation, and conclusion.

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What is a fossil?

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The preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms, often found in sedimentary rock.

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What is the mantle of the Earth?

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The layer of the Earth located between the crust and the core, primarily made up of magma.

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What is an organism?

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Any living thing, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What is a trace fossil?

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A type of fossil that shows evidence of the activity of ancient organisms, such as footprints or burrows.

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What is a fault in geology?

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A break in the Earth's crust where blocks of land have moved relative to each other.

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How has the Earth changed over 4.5 billion years?

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The Earth has undergone significant changes in its structure, climate, and life forms.

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What is sedimentary rock?

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Rock formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What is magma?

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Molten rock located beneath the Earth's surface, which can form igneous rocks when cooled.

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What is the crust of the Earth?

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The outermost layer of the Earth, composed of solid rock and soil.