Term 2 Q Review

Front

What type of rock can fossils be found in?

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Sedimentary Rocks

Front

Which rock layer formed first?

Back

Rock Layer Z

Front

What do imprint fossils of ocean clams in the Appalachian Mountains indicate?

Back

These mountains were once under the ocean.

Front

What is a cast fossil?

Back

A type of fossil formed when an organism is buried in sediments that change into rock, leaving an impression of its shape.

Front

What are the driving forces of the rock cycle?

Back

Weathering, temperature, and pressure.

Front

What type of rock is formed from cooled magma or lava?

Back

Igneous Rocks

Front

What is the process called when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

Back

Weathering

Front

What is sedimentary rock primarily made of?

Back

Particles of sand, silt, clay, and organic materials.

Front

What is the difference between a mold fossil and a cast fossil?

Back

A mold fossil is an impression of an organism, while a cast fossil is a replica formed when the mold is filled with minerals.

Front

What is metamorphic rock?

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Rock that has been changed from one type to another by heat and pressure.