The study of layers of rocks to determine geological timelines.
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What is the process of preserving organisms in stone called?
Fossilization
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How are sedimentary rocks formed?
When tiny pieces of rocks & dirt get blown/washed away from mountains and sink to the bottom of lakes/oceans, creating layers that squeeze together overtime.
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How are Igneous rocks formed?
When rocks melt because of extreme heat and then cool and become hard.
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What are the 3 main types of rocks?
Sedimentary, Metamorphic and Igneous
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What are the 3 characteristics of index fossils?
Index Fossils must be widespread, abundant and short-lived.
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What does the law of superposition state?
Layers deposited first will be oldest and are found at the bottom of a rock, while layers deposited recently are the youngest and are found at the top.
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Give 3 examples of sedimentary rocks.
Sandstone, Mudstone, Limestone, Shale, Coal...
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What are fossils?
Remnants or imprints of organisms that are naturally preserved in stone.
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What is the difference between magma and lava?
Magma is molten rock found under ground, Lava is molten rock found above the Earth's surface.
