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TEKS 5.10B
Fossil fuels
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| cementation | the process where minerals glue bits of sediment together to form rock. |
| coal | a solid black fossil fuel formed from old swamp plants buried deep underground for millions of years. |
| compaction | the process where layers of sediment are squeezed tightly together by heavy weight. |
| decay/decomposition | the process of dead plants and animals breaking down and rotting away. |
| fossil fuel | an energy source formed over millions of years from the remains of ancient plants and animals. |
| formation | the process of how something is shaped or brought into existence over time. |
| natural gas | a gas fossil fuel found deep underground, often near oil. |
| oil | a liquid fossil fuel formed from ancient sea organisms trapped deep underground. |
| organic matter | the remains of ancient plants and animals found in soil or rock. |
| sediment | small pieces of rock, sand, and soil that have been broken down. |
| sedimentary rock | a type of rock made from layers of squeezed and glued sediment over a long time |