Earths Features 4th Grade

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What are sedimentary rocks?

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Sedimentary rocks are types of rocks formed by the compaction and cementation of sediments, which can include minerals, organic matter, and fragments of other rocks.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What characteristic do sedimentary rocks often have?

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Sedimentary rocks often have striped layers.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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Can a small stream form a canyon?

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No, a small stream or other source of flowing water cannot form a canyon.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What process forms sedimentary rocks?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed by the compacting and cementing of sediments.

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What are fossils?

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Fossils are the preserved remains or traces of ancient living organisms, which can include bones, leaves, footprints, and shells.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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Can fossils only be dinosaur bones?

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No, fossils can also be leaves, footprints, wood, shells, and more.

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What is the difference between igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks?

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Igneous rocks are formed from cooled lava or magma, sedimentary rocks are formed from compacted sediments, and metamorphic rocks are formed from heat and pressure applied to existing rocks.

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What is an example of a sedimentary rock?

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An example of a sedimentary rock is sandstone.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation and transformation, where igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks change from one type to another over time.

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What are the layers of the Earth?

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The Earth has three main layers: the crust, the mantle, and the core.