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Paleontology
MASC Academic team
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the definition of a fossil? | Definition - the remains or impression of a prehistoric organism preserved in petrified form or as a mold or cast in rock. |
| What is Sedimentary rock? | Sedimentary: Formed from particles of sand, shells, pebbles, and other materials. Together is called sediment. They then accumulate in layers and harden into rock. Breaks apart easily. |
| What is Metamorphic rock? | Rocks formed from the surface of the Earth from extreme heat and pressure; ribbon like layers and crystals on their surface |
| What is Igneous Rock? | Igneous: When magma cools and hardens; Shiny and glass like and bubble like holes |
| What is the usual rock type to find fossils in? | Sedimentary rock |