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Sedimentary and Fossil Formation
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Sedimentary Formation Consists of small pieces of: -Wood -Rock -Sand -Soil
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Formation Heat and Pressure over a long period of time Always has layers Sometimes has fossils
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Why do you think fossils can be found in Sedimentary Rock?
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Fossil Formation Fossils are NOT Fossil Fuels!!!
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What are Fossils then? They are micro-organisms that decay over time from heat and pressure. Fossils can be the bone that is left Foot print Impressions from plants
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Where are they? Mainly found in sedimentary rock! Has to be wet or damp!
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Ticket Out Questions
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3. Which is a sedimentary rock? a. b.
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4. Which is a fossil? a. b.
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5. What can we infer about the environment of the fossil below? a.ate meat b. lived in water c. lived in the desert
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