Why do rocks on beaches have smooth edges?
Moving water tumbles rocks against each other until the sharp edges are eroded away.
If you find a fish fossil in the desert, what does that tell you?
The desert used to be an ocean.
What are the three main types of rock forms?
Metamorphic, sedimentary, igneous
What do fossils tell us about earth?
The history of life on Earth
What are rocks made out of?
Minerals
Erosion changes the shape of natural features. Give some examples of these natural features.
Rocks, mountains, hills, and canyons
What was this fossil created in?
Rock
How can weather affect homes by the shore?
Loose soil and rocks can cause erosion and damage.
Are the oldest rocks on the bottom or the top?
The oldest rocks are on the bottom
What was this fossil created in?
Amber
What are the 3 places you may find fossils?
Glaciers, rocks, and sticky resin
What is magma?
Molten rock
What is a violent and sudden force that brings changes to the land?
Earthquakes
What changes the earth's surface?
Wind, water, and volcanoes
What types of things become fossils?
Bones, plants, and animals