Fossils and Rock Layers Flashcard

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4th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are fossils?
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Fossils are the preserved remains or traces of ancient plants and animals, usually found in layers of rock.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do fossils become exposed?
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Fossils become exposed through erosion, which wears away the layers of rock covering them.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What type of animals were trilobites?
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Trilobites were ancient marine animals that lived before the dinosaurs.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is formed when a plant or animal dies and is covered by sand or silt?
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A fossil is formed when a plant or animal dies and is covered by sand or silt.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Where would you find trilobite fossils in relation to dinosaur fossils?
Back
Trilobite fossils would be found below dinosaur fossils because trilobites are older than dinosaurs.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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True or False: You will only find marine fossils near water.
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False. Marine fossils can be found in various locations, not just near water.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is erosion?
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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural forces such as wind or water.
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