4th Grade Amplify Science Earth's Features NGSS Standards Flashcard

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What is a fossil?

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A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of a once-living organism, often found in sedimentary rock.

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What do geologists study?

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Geologists study the Earth, its materials, processes, and history, including rocks, fossils, and landforms.

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What is sedimentary rock?

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Sedimentary rock is a type of rock formed by the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What is the Law of Superposition?

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The Law of Superposition states that in undisturbed layers of rock, the oldest layers are at the bottom and the youngest are at the top.

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What is relative dating?

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Relative dating is a method used to determine the age of rocks and fossils in relation to one another, without exact dates.

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What is an environment?

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An environment is the surrounding conditions in which an organism lives, including climate, soil, and other living things.

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What is the significance of layers in sedimentary rock?

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Layers in sedimentary rock can indicate the order of events in Earth's history and the environments in which they formed.

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What can fossils tell us about past environments?

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Fossils can provide evidence of the types of organisms that lived in an area and the conditions of their environment.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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What is the process of fossilization?

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Fossilization is the process by which organic material is preserved in sedimentary rock over time.

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