Earth's Landscapes

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What are the youngest rocks in a landscape?

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The rocks at the top are the youngest because they are formed last.

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Where does silt around fossils often come from?

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Silt surrounding fossils often comes from the ocean.

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What is the study of fossils called?

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The study of fossils is called paleontology.

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What provides evidence of past life on Earth?

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Fossils provide evidence of past life.

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What do fossils indicate about the Earth's history?

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Fossils can indicate that an ocean was once found in a location.

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What is a landscape?

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A landscape is an area of land that has a particular kind of scenery.

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What are fossils?

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Fossils are the remains or traces of ancient living things.

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What can fossils tell us about the environment of the past?

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Fossils can tell us what the environment was like, such as whether it was once underwater.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small pieces of rock and soil that can settle in layers.

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How do fossils form?

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Fossils form when living things are buried by sediment and over time, minerals replace their remains.