sedimentary and fossil formation
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Sedimentary and Fossil Formation. Sedimentary Formation. Consists of small pieces of: -Wood -Rock -Sand -Soil. Formation. Heat and Pressure over a long period of time Always has layers Sometimes has fossils. Why do you think fossils can be found in Sedimentary Rock?. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Sedimentary and Fossil
Formation
Sedimentary Formation
• Consists of small pieces of:
-Wood
-Rock
-Sand
-Soil
Formation• Heat and Pressure over a long period of time
• Always has layers
• Sometimes has fossils
Why do you think fossils can be found in Sedimentary Rock?
Fossil Formation
Fossils are NOT Fossil Fuels!!!
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
Where are they?
Mainly found in sedimentary rock!
Has to be wet or damp!
Ticket Out Questions
3. Which is a sedimentary rock?a.
b.
4. Which is a fossil?a.
b.
5. What can we infer about the environment of the fossil below?
a. ate meat
b. lived in water
c. lived in the desert