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