Science Rocks, Soil & Fossils

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What is a fossil?

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The remains of living things.

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How do fossils form in water?

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The moving water quickly buries the dinosaur with sediment, preventing scavengers from picking away at it.

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What happens to a sea arch over time?

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The hole in the arch will become bigger due to erosion.

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What can be inferred about an area where fossils are found?

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The area was once a forest but is now a sea because the oldest fossil is a leaf and the youngest is a fish skeleton.

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How are rocks sorted?

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They are sorted by how smooth the rock is.

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What is sediment?

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Small pieces of rock and soil that settle at the bottom of water bodies.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which natural forces like water and wind wear away rocks and soil.

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What is the difference between a fossil and a rock?

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A fossil is the preserved remains of a living organism, while a rock is a solid mass of minerals.

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What is the role of water in fossil formation?

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Water helps to bury remains quickly, protecting them from decay.

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What is a sea arch?

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A natural rock formation that has an opening created by erosion.