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Weathering/Fossils
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Weathering | Breakdown of rocks |
| Mechanical | Physically breaking rocks |
| Ice Wedging | Water freezes and cracks rocks |
| Pressure Release | Exfoliation; rocks come off in layers |
| Plant Roots | Plant roots crack rocks |
| Abrasion | Rocks wear down from water and waves |
| Chemical | Rocks breakdown chemically |
| Acid Rain | Causes weathering by dissolving minerals in rocks |
| Rust | Iron minerals in the rocks mix with water and oxygen to form |
| Three Factors | Surface area, rock composition, and climate |
| Erosion | Weathered particles are moved |
| Fossils | Traces, remains, or evidence of living things |
| Sedimentary Rocks | Where most fossils are found |
| Mold Fossil | A layer of sediment covers the organism; impression |
| Cast Fossil | When a mold is filled in; makes a copy |
| Trace | Footprints, burrows, feces, etc. |
| Amber | Fossilized tree sap |
| Scientists | Can make predictions abouut the ecosystem based on fossils |