Sedimentary Rock

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Sedimentary rocks may contain fossils.

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True

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The dropping of sediments in layers.

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deposition

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The process by which running water, wind, or ice carry away and move bits of broken-up rock

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erosion

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small, solid pieces of dirt that come from larger rocks

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sediment

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Wind and water have eroded this rock to show the layers of sediment that were laid down millions of years ago. What type of rock is this? Options: Sedimentary, Igneous, Metamorphic

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Sedimentary

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The breakdown of rock into smaller particles from the effects of wind, water and ice

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weathering

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Which agents break down earth materials?

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wind, water, and ice

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What is the movement of soil from one place to another?

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erosion

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Which fossil is the youngest?

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fossil 1

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According to the fossil record, which fossil is the oldest? Options: fossil 5, fossil 2, fossil 3, fossil 4

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fossil 5