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Sedimentary and Fossil Formation. Sedimentary Formation Consists of small pieces of: -Wood -Rock -Sand -Soil.

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1 Sedimentary and Fossil Formation

2 Sedimentary Formation Consists of small pieces of: -Wood -Rock -Sand -Soil

3 Formation Heat and Pressure over a long period of time Always has layers Sometimes has fossils

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10 Why do you think fossils can be found in Sedimentary Rock?

11 Fossil Formation Fossils are NOT Fossil Fuels!!!

12 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

13 Where are they? Mainly found in sedimentary rock! Has to be wet or damp!

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17 3. Which is a sedimentary rock? a. b.

18 4. Which is a fossil? a. b.

19 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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