5.9D Fossils and 5.7A Fossil Fuels

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What is an organism?

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

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What is oil?

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A liquid fossil fuel formed from marine organisms that were buried and transformed by heat and pressure.

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What are fossils?

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The preserved remains or traces of organisms that once lived on Earth, providing evidence of the past.

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What is sedimentary rock?

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A type of rock formed by the accumulation of sediment, often containing fossils.

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Which layer of sedimentary rock is the youngest?

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The top layer is the youngest, as sediment builds up over time.

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What is fossil fuel?

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Natural substances formed from the remains of ancient organisms, used as energy sources.

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What is natural gas?

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A gaseous fossil fuel formed from the remains of marine organisms, often found alongside oil.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural forces.

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What is weathering?

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The breaking down of rocks and minerals through natural processes, such as wind and water.

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What is cementation?

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The process by which dissolved minerals crystallize and glue particles of sediment together.